BETTIE L. SHARITS, age 90, of Lebanon, TN, formerly of Troy, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016, at Quality Care Rehabilitation Center in Lebanon, TN.  She was born in Bradford, OH on September 19, 1925 to the late Elmer and Susana (Warner) Detrick.  Her husband, Franklin Warren Sharits, preceded her in death in 2006.

Bettie is survived by one son: Ray (Annabel) Sharits of Montreal, Quebec; one daughter: Connie (Vaughn) Fine of Lebanon, TN; one daughter-in-law: Linda Sharits of Florence, KY; grandchildren: Rodney, Jacob, Carina, Mark and Kelly; and great grandchildren: Tyler, Samuel, Jordan, Korey, Riley, Todd and Rachelle; great great grandchildren: Macie and Maddie.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son: Franklin Warren Sharits, Jr; and ten brothers and sisters.

Bettie was a member of the First Baptist Church in both Lebanon, TN and Troy, OH.  She was also a member of the VFW and American Legion.  Bettie was formerly employed with Dolly Toy, Tipp Novelty Store and Troy Sunshade Co.  She was a former cafeteria worker with Kyle School also.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy with Pastor Dale Christian officiating.  Burial will follow in Honeycreek Cemetery in Christiansburg, OH.  Friends may call from 9-11 AM on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Assoication 15120 Collections Center Drive (15120=lbx#) Chicago, Illinois 60693. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com.