Betty Ann Ricketts

Betty Ann Ricketts, 74, born January 11, 1952, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away peacefully in her home on November 2, 2026 in Henryville, Indiana.

Betty Ann was well known for her love for her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She would show pictures and tell stories about them to whomever was willing to look and listen. She greatly enjoyed her time babysitting her grandchildren throughout the years. She enjoyed spending her free time frequenting yard sales and finding good deals at thrift shops. She loved playing Bunco and Bingo, and having lunch with her siblings and friends. She also enjoyed working on her newest diamond art work. Betty Ann was known for her kindness, friendship, her ability to make everyone laugh, and willingness to help others.

Betty Ann retired from Indiana University Southeast after many years in housekeeping. Following retirement she began working at Henryville-Borden School Corporation in the cafeteria. She is remembered by many co-workers and children for her silly personality and kind heart.

Betty Ann is survived by her children, Daughter, Bobbie Jo Becker of Scottsburg, and Son, Randy (Amanda) Mattingly of Henryville; grandchildren: Codie Ann (Trammell) Menzing of Sellersburg, Faith Mosley of Charlestown, Kaelin Gorbandt (Billy) of Charlestown, Jacob Gorbandt of Charlestown, Abby and Charlie Mattingly of Henryville; Great-Grandchildren: Sophia Myers, Layne Menzing, Abigail Menzing, and Elijah Myers; Brothers and Sisters: Sam Wolf, Trisha Kay Jones, Bobbie Jean Montgomery, Betty Wolf, and Becky Wolf; along with various cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Betty is preceded in death by her husband, James Ricketts; Parents, Nelson and Mildred (Hymer) Wolf of Bethlehem; Brothers and Sisters: Nelson "Hop" (Loretta) Wolf, Charles Wolf, Mildred Gregory, William Wolf, Estill "Sugar" Wolf, her twin brother, James Albert, Catherine Wolf, Robert Eugene Wolf, and Shirley Ann Wolf; and Brothers-in-Law and Sisters-in-Law, Patsy Wolf, Steve Montgomery, and Larry Wright; Grandson: Peyton Gorbandt.

Visitation will be from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at Grayson Funeral Home (893 High Street, Charlestown). Visitation will continue on Monday at the funeral home from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Her Funeral Service will follow at 3:00 pm on Monday, at the funeral home with burial at Charlestown Cemetery.

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