Vera "Betty" Wilson, 76, of Kempton, died peacefully March 3, 2015, at home with her loving husband, Donald, at her side.

Born Jan. 21, 1939, in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Frank Barrese and Gladys Drogo.

An Easton High School graduate, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

As a result of her passion to help powerless animals in the world, she and her husband started a chapter of the Humane Society in Winfield, Kan., a place they made home for more than 30 years before retiring and returning to Pennsylvania.

Very involved in the Winfield Community Theater, where she directed and starred in various productions, she also worked for 10 years as the assistance director at the Winfield Recreation Center. She was also very active in the Holy Name Catholic Church, Winfield.

She loved to play bridge and really enjoyed more than anything sharing good times with good people.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Donna; son Thomas and his wife, Suzanne; grandson Todd; granddaughter, Jordan; and great-granddaughter, Rilee; sisters Constance Kinyon and her husband, Steve; Anna Barrese; brother Edward Barrese and his wife, Jean Keating; nephews Steven and Michael Kinyon and Doug Barrese; nieces Debbie Bruce, Tina Kinyon, Marla Kepniss, Corrine Davis and their spouses and children; and many friends who mourn the passing of this beautiful person gone too soon.

She was predeceased by her brother Louis "Sonny" Barrese.

Private services will be at the convenience of the family. Condolences may be offered at strunkfh.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cowley County Humane Society, 7648 222nd Road, Winfield, KS 67156.

Arrangements made by Strunk Funeral Home Inc., Wilson Borough.