Obituary of Betty A. Dent

Betty Dent, age 86, died May 14, 2024 surrounded by her loving children.  Betty was predeceased by her parents, John and Ruth (White) Dent, and her brothers Gordon and Rodney.

Betty was born in Lockport, NY and graduated from Lockport High School where she was an accomplished gymnast.  She worked as a beautician and then spent several years raising her children.  She joined Harrison Radiator / GM in 1971 and worked on the assembly line until her retirement in 1997.  She then worked at the Lockport Inn and Suites.

In her youth, Betty enjoyed summers on Lake Ontario.  A resident of Wilson for many years, she enjoyed swimming, fishing and being by the water.  Her youngest daughter was born in the car on the Lockport Bridge while heading to the hospital, a story that Betty and her other three children who were in that car loved to retell.

In her retirement years, Betty was involved in a Gam-Anon where she developed close ties to her group.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed being outside tending her flowers and spending time with her family.

Betty will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her children: John Whalen (Lisa), Linda Hoyt (Bill), Carol Gallaher (Jeff), and Jill Helms (Steve).   She was “The Nana” to David, Summer, Jacob, Danny, Meghan, Katie, Gabe, Kellen, Melissa, Kayla, Brooke, Andrew, and Melony; as well as 11 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends may call on Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 2 – 4PM at Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St, Lockport, NY.  A Celebration of Life service will be held at 4PM.  Burial will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Niagara Hospice 4675 Sunset Drive Lockport, NY 14094 would be appreciated by the family.