Betty J. Wood, 98, of Evansdale, died Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home. She was born December 2, 1923, in Waterloo the daughter of Clarence and Claudia Smith Wren.

Betty married Dale Wood on May 4, 1942, in Lancaster, MO; he preceded her in death on May 21, 2005.

She and her husband owned and operated Carousel Motel in Lake View, Arkansas for 10 years. She also worked a short time at Arnold's Clothing Store in Waterloo.

Betty enjoyed sewing and having fun with her grandchildren.

Survived by: two daughters, Jorja McMillan of Waterloo, Vicki Olmstead of Evansdale; six grandchildren, Dale McMillan of Waterloo, Lori McMillan of Waterloo, Lisa (Todd) Pierce of Washburn, Darren Cook of La Porte City, Diane (Shawn) Cook-Healey of KS, Shari (Matt) Pignoni of FL; 18 great-grandchildren; and 24 great-great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: her parents; her husband; a grandson, Kenny Olmstead; a son-in-law, Danny McMillan, and a sister, Rosemond Wren in infancy.

Services: will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Locke Garden View Chapel, 3655 Logan Ave. Waterloo, Iowa 50703 with burial in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour before the service.

Locke Garden View Chapel is in charge of arrangements 319-232-2222.