Betty L. Greenwell, 83, of Akron, passed away on January 28, 2018 from diabetes complications. Betty was born on December 16, 1934 in Salix, Pennsylvania to the late Harry and Edna Basinger. Betty was a member of Springfield Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Glen Sellers; brothers, Harry, Carl, Donald, Robert, and Raleigh Basinger; and sister, Peggy Vanderpool. She will be deeply missed by her loving husband, Paul Greenwell; daughters, Amelia (Neal) Robinson, Barbara (Steve) Berecek, Belinda (Tom) Ciani, Susan Giamo, and Lliana Mobley; sons, Glen Wayne (Sondra) Sellers and Edwin (Rosie) Sellers; sister, Bonnie Shipman; brothers, Gene, Douglas, and Jimmy Basinger; fourteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; stepchildren, Linda (Elmer) Baker, Tammy Jo (Larry) Pugh, Paul Greenwell Jr., Connie Wieland, Jimmy (Melody) Greenwell, and Michelle Greenwell; ten stepgrandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren.
Family and friends may visit on Friday, February 2, 2018 from 5-8 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Springfield Baptist Church, 1920 Krumroy Rd., Akron. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery in Mogadore.