Mrs. Betty L. (Peters) Drew, age 85, of Hanover, Indiana, entered this life on March 17, 1941 in Switzerland County, Indiana. She was the loving daughter of Ernest Robert and Magnolia “Maggie” (Whitham) Peters. Betty was raised in Switzerland County, Indiana and was a 1959 graduate of Vevay High School. From a young age, Betty developed a strong work ethic and a caring heart for others. At just 12 years old, she began babysitting for several local families, including Mr. and Mrs. Red Graham, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Denver Markland, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Small. Her willingness to help others at such a young age was a reflection of the hardworking and devoted woman she would become. In 1968, Betty began her employment with Randall Textron in Vevay, Indiana, where she worked as a packer for 27 years until Randall Textron’s closing in December 1995. Betty moved to the Jefferson County community in May 1972, making her home in Hanover, Indiana. Despite working in Vevay and living in Hanover, Betty remained devoted to her parents, lovingly caring for both her mother and father during their later years of life. In October 1997, Betty began working on the assembly line for Grote Industries in Madison, Indiana, for nine years. She worked second shift so she could continue caring for her mother at Scroggins Home Health Care until her mother’s passing. Betty’s compassion and dedication to others extended well beyond her family, as she also provided loving care and assistance to many dear friends throughout the years. Betty was united in marriage on June 30, 2012 to Dale Edward Drew. She was a faithful member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Hanover, Indiana, where she enjoyed serving as a greeter and welcoming others with a friendly smile. In her spare time, Betty enjoyed dancing, tending to her beautiful flowers, and spending time outdoors. Above all, Betty treasured her family and especially enjoyed the time she spent with her grandchildren. Betty passed away at 5:14 a.m., Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Beehive Homes of Scottsburg in Scottsburg, Indiana.
Betty will be dearly missed by her husband, Dale Edward Drew of Hanover, IN; her daughter, Kathy Gaalema and her husband, Chris of Avon, IN; her son, Kenny Hizer of Fairdale, KY; her step-sons, David Drew and his wife, Ronda of Manville, IN, and Seth Drew and his wife, Hilary of Charlestown, IN; her grandchildren, Eric Shelley and his wife, Nicole, Alex Shelley and his wife, Kaylin, Emily Gaalema, Summer Brook Johnson, and Jake Hizer; her step-grandchildren, Gavin Drew and Maya Krutzfeldt; her brother, Terry Peters and his wife, Pam of Liberty Township, OH; her great-grandchildren, Nolan, Jay, Sophie, and Mia; her sister-in-law, Pamela Peters of Vevay, IN; her brother-in-law, Doral Dean Drew and his companion, Shirley of Springboro, OH; and her several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Robert Peters, died October 12, 1985; her mother, Magnolia “Maggie” (Whitham) Peters, died March 4, 1998; her brothers, Jerry Ernest Peters, died January 31, 2010, Norman Lee Peters, died May 16, 2011, Donald Ray Peters, died January 28, 2012, and Gerald William “Bill” Peters, died March 28, 2019; her sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Esther L. (Martin) Peters, died August 30, 2024, Sarah (Martin) Peters, died June 29, 2011, Nadine (Bailey) Drew, died June 26, 2020, Alice O. (Drew) Koiser, died July 17, 2019, Richard C. “Dick” Koiser, died July 16, 2014, Walter Duane Drew, died September 19, 2004, Naomi R. (Drew) Sharp, died August 14, 2013, and Adrian J. Sharp, died November 3, 2006; and her step-son, Nathan E. Drew, died April 21, 2019.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 14, 2026 at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, 208 Ferry Street, Vevay, Indiana 47043.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 14, 2026, by Pastor Michael Johnson, at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, 208 Ferry Street, Vevay, Indiana 47043.
Interment will follow in the Vevay Cemetery, Vevay, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Baptist Church or Peters/Lester Family “Kid’s First” Fund c/o Community Foundation of Switzerland County. Cards are available at the funeral home or online at www.haskellandmorrison.com