Beatrice “Beatty” A. (Miller) Kemmerling, 96, of Mt. Penn, formerly of Kempton and Hamburg, died Aug. 9, 2019, in her home.

She was the wife of the late Lawson W. “John” Kemmerling, who died in 1996.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Bernard O. Weber and Herma Edna (Miller) Clay.

She was a sales clerk for the former Pomeroys Department Store and later at the former Bon Ton Department Store, Reading, for 30 years until retiring in 1994.

She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Mt. Penn,and also a member of the Auxillary of Union Fire Co. No. 1, Hamburg.

Foremost a wonderful mother, she was entirely devoted to her family, and had an innate ability to nurture all those around her.

She was proud of her Pennsylvania Dutch heritage, which revealed itself in her wicked sense of humor and many “notions.”

An excellent cook and baker, nobody went away hungry.

She loved nature, enjoyed watching birds, especially cardinals and kitty cats were a favorite pet.

She enjoyed reading, gardening and raising African violets, many of which were purple, her favorite color.

A fan of “outlaw” country music. Johnny Cash was a favorite, but she really loved Willie Nelson and enjoyed seeing him play live.

Her survivors include daughters Diane G. Kemmerling with whom she resided, and Debra L. Kemmerling, wife of Vincent Chiles, all of Mt. Penn; son John W. (Debra Marbarger) Kemmerling of Greenhills; granddaughter Colette A. Kemmerling, wife of Samuel Breckenridge; grandson, Jeremiah M. Chiles-Kemmerling.

She was predeceased by a half-brother, Robert Clay.

Her funeral service will be 11 a.m. Aug. 15 in Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, 8405 Kings Highway, New Tripoli, with a calling hour beginning at 10 a.m.

Interment following service in the New Bethel Union Cemetery, Kempton.

Father Demetrius Nicoloudakis will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in her name, to the Animal Rescue League of Berks County, 58 Kennel Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508, or to a charity of one’s choice.

Visit nesterfuneralhome.com to leave condolences for the family.