Elizabeth L. "Betty" Reist

Elizabeth L. “Betty” Reist, 89, of Lititz, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Luther Acres. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John F. Garman and Nora Steinman Miller. Betty was the loving wife of both of her husband’s, the late Carl H. Reist who died in October of last year; her first husband was the late Curt D. Summy who died in March of 1970. For many years Betty worked in the office of Miller and Miller Certified Public Accountants, Lititz; previously she was employed by the Animal Trap Company, Lititz. She volunteered as a teacher’s aide in the Warwick School District Elementary Schools. Betty was an active and faithful member of the Lititz Moravian Congregation; where she was a member of the Women’s Fellowship, Seeker’s Sunday school class, and served as Head “Chandler” along with her husband Carl, in candle making for the church. Betty was a 1947 graduate of Lititz High School, was a member of the field hockey team, and a member of the 1947 Fourth of July, Lititz Queen of Candles Court. Her interests included: knitting, reading, walking, playing Bridge, and traveling. Betty was an amazing woman, who lived her life simply, but found ways to help others throughout her life. She had a servant’s heart and always wanted to help those that were in need. She will be deeply missed by her family and many friends that were blessed by her spirit.

Surviving are two sons: Mark E. Summy husband of Mary, of Rock Port, IN., Eric J. Summy husband of Sadie, of Lititz, a step son, Randolph Reist husband of Mary, of Royersford, two grandchildren: Austin and Kayla, six step grandchildren: Gwen, Kim, Brooke, Mandy, Kristen, Karen, nineteen step great grandchildren, half- brother, Glen Miller husband of Sharon, half-sister, Julia wife of Thomas Campbell, half-sister, Peg wife of Edward Ivey, half-brother, Donald husband of Vivian Garman, half-sister, Marlene Campbell, half-sister, Phyllis wife of George Wolf, and half-sister, Judy wife of James Miller. Preceding her in death are two stepsons, Ronald A. Reist, and Robin L. Reist.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Betty’s memorial service at the Lititz Moravian Church, 8 Church Square, Lititz, on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 4:30 PM. Friends may visit with the family in the Eshbach Parlor at Lititz Moravian Church on Tuesday afternoon from 3:00 PM until the time of the service. Interment will be private in Machpelah Cemetery, Lititz. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent in Betty’s memory to: Camp Conquest, 480 Forest Road, Denver, PA 17517.