Betty McGillvary

Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

Thursday, November 5th, 2020

Betty McGillvary

Betty L. McGillvary, age 87, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020, at her home in Celina.

She was born December 20, 1932, in Mendon, to Orville Lee & Dorothy Dale (Skinner) McGillvary.

Betty is survived by her brother, Vermont "Montie" and sister-in-law, Carole McGillvary of Mendon, seven nieces & nephews: Greg (Amy) McGillvary, Lori (Jim) Bader, Debbie McGillvary, Brenda (Jeff) Severns, Susie (Dave) Staugler, Kari (Chris) Cron and Brett (Stacey) McGillvary, and many great nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Ed and sister-in-law, Judy Huwer McGillvary.

Betty was a 1950 graduate of Mendon-Union High School, and went on to earn her nursing degree at the Miami Valley Hospital School of Nursing in 1953.

Over the years, Betty had worked as a Registered Nurse at Gibbons Hospital in Celina, the Children's Hospitals in Columbus and Denver, Harris Hospital in Sylva, NC, then retired from The Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. After retirement, she returned to Celina.

Betty had thoroughly enjoyed her nursing career, and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Mendon First Church of God. In her younger days, she liked to go fishing. Betty loved dogs, and had Boston Terriers for many years. Her last pet was her beloved terrier, Molly.

At her request, no services are planned. Burial will take place at Mendon Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions in Betty's name may be made to any charity that benefits animals.

Condolences can be expressed to the McGillvary family at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.

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