Gloria "Jean" (Reber) Betz, 76, of Bluffton, lost her battle with brain cancer, a battle which she had fought since November of 2023.

Jean was born in Wells County on Sept. 12, 1948, to Donald E. and Emma V. (Siders) Reber. Both parents preceded her in death.

Jean was a 1967 graduate of Bluffton High School, and worked various jobs including Magnavox in Ft. Wayne, Bill's Palace in Ft. Wayne, Community and Family Services in Wells County, and Peyton's Northern in Bluffton. She enjoyed playing solitaire, shopping, volunteering for the food pantry at the Bluffton Church of God, but above all else she enjoyed spending time with her grandson and great-granddaughter.

Survivors include a daughter, Holly J. Betz of Yoder; a grandson, Dillon J. Betz of Ft. Wayne; a great-granddaughter, Avryanna J.J. Betz of Ft. Wayne; a sister, Kathy Sue Kraner of Bluffton; and a brother, Ray D. (Kandy) Reber of Liberty Center.

In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by a sister, Carol A. Stultz

A private family burial will be held at a later date at Elm Grove Cemetery in Bluffton.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Friends Who Care Cancer Relief Foundation.