Betty Jane Fresh

Betty Jane Fresh, age 68 of Hanover, passed away at 12:15pm at her home with her family by her bedside. Born June 23, 1944 in Lagrange, KY, she was the daughter of Jesse Shanks and Edna (Burkhead) Shanks Taylor. On October 23, 1963, she married John L. Fresh, who survives. She was retired from Madison Plastics where she worked as a machine operator. Betty enjoyed spending time with family and friends and especially her pet dogs. She also enjoyed playing bingo, crafting and was a member of the Women of the Moose Lodge 931 in Madison where she enjoyed listening to karaoke. Survivors include her husband, John; her mother, Edna Taylor of Shepherdsville, KY; 3 sons, John E Fresh (Mary Hardin) of Madison, James F. (Tina) Fresh of Bedford, KY and Donald (Bambi) Hardin of Hanover; 5 sisters, Helen (Donald) McGlasson , Cathy (Michael) Via, and Trina (Gary) Taylor all of Shepherdsville, KY, Gloria (George) Blevins of Florida and Linda (Chubby) Eades of Boonville, N.C.; 1 brother, Gary (Patti) Shanks of Shepherdsville, KY. Betty also had 4 grandchildren, Justin Fresh, Matt Williams, Jennifer Castle-Escatel and Jennifer Bryant; 8 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Betty was preceded in death her father, one daughter, Frances Castle, a grandson, Dane Williams and a brother, Reuban Shanks. The family will have a gathering from 5-8 on Monday, June 24th at the Moose Lodge at 1340 Michigan Road in Madison. Memorials can be made to the Betty Jane Fresh Memorial Fund care of the funeral home. Vail Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.VailFuneralChapel.com