Betty J. Thomas

YORK—Betty J. (Shindel) Thomas, 94, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Manor Care Health Services—Dallastown. She was the wife of the late Sylvester Brillhart and the late Dale Thomas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10AM, Friday February 28, 2020 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion. Officiating the service will be her pastor, the Rev. Timothy Munson. A viewing will be held from 9-10AM, Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be held in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Born March 10, 1925 in Dallastown, she was a daughter of the late Edwin M. and Carrie F. (Kinard) Shindel. She was employed as a seamstress with Danskin for several years until her retirement. A dedicated and loving mother, she cherished the moments spent with her family and loved caring for them. She was a member of First Baptist Church in York. Mrs. Thomas is survived by her grand fur-baby; Celia; three daughters, Teresa Watson of Dover, Janice Brown of Red Lion and Lona Franklin and husband, Skip of York New Salem; eight grandchildren, Miranda, Carla, Glenda, Scott, Shanna, Brandon, Amber and Matthew; nine great grandchildren, Zeke, Jennifer, Nathan, Misty, Josh, Albany, Pietyn, Bentley and Parker; eight great-great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Henning; grandson, Jay Grove and eight siblings. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 3375 Druck Valley Rd, York, Pa 17406. Send Condolences at HeffnerCare.com