Betty Jo Maxwell, 82 of Lima, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 8:30 pm, in Kindred Hospital, Lima.

Betty was born July 17, 1939 in Hot Springs, AR, to Velmer and Mary (Berry) Kassaw who preceded her in death. On October 18, 1959 she married Donald Maxwell who preceded her in death on August 12, 2007.

Survivors include her daughters: Debra Jean (William) Janis and Lela Jo Maxwell both of Lima; sisters-in-law: Jane Kassaw of Van Wert, OH and Sally Kassaw of AR; special friend, Paul W. Pierson, Jr. of Lima; her precious dogs, Coco & Cassie, and her four legged grandchildren, Stubbie, Peanut, Sadie, Tiger, Kristal and Roscoe.

She worked at the Lima Bargain Center (Shawnee Mall) for over 31 years and was a sales clerk in the paint and house wares department. She was a member FOE Aerie #370. She liked to embroider, work on word search puzzles and play games on her phone. She had attended Westminster United Church of Christ in the past and was a 1958 graduate of Bath High School.

She is preceded in death by: the following siblings: Lillian White, Robert Lee Kassaw and William C. Kassaw

Services will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Shawnee Chapel of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, with Pastor Joe Carl officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to charity of the donor’s choice.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.