Betty Decker Benedict

Betty Decker Benedict, 88, of Medina, died April 9, 2020 at the Martin-Linsin Residence after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born Feb. 11, 1932 in Westford, Vt. and lived many years in New York State. She moved to Pt. Charlotte, Fla. in December 1995 after retiring from Benedict’s Country Store in Shelby Center, which she and her husband Roger “Ben” owned and operated.

Betty and her husband also owned Benedict’s Maintenance, which was a floor cleaning service, cleaning many of the Rite Aid stores in the Rochester and Southern Tier areas. She was a member of T.W.I.G at Medina Memorial Hospital for many years. She loved ceramics, painting and dancing. She and her husband loved going to jamborees and square dances.

She was predeceased by her daughters, Lexi (Bobby) Simington and Debra Rae Ross; brothers, Douglas Decker, Winston Decker and David Decker; and sister, Patricia Shaar.

She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Roger “Ben;” children, Cheryl (Michael) Holt, Lori (Terry) Gardner, Rick (Lorraine) Benedict and Bret Ross; grandchildren, Ali, Najat, Alicia, Jeffrey, T.J., Natasha, Dana, Travis, Rick and Debra; as well as several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Due to public health regulations allowing immediate family only, and as few people as possible to attend Betty’s service, you may view her service by using this link: Betty Benedict Funeral Service. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Orleans, P.O. Box 489, Albion NY 14411; or to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 1200 Scottsville Road Ste. 100, Rochester NY 14624.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., Albion. To share a special memory of Betty, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.