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Wretha M. Batson

Wretha M. Batson, 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 8:25 am on November 10, 2008, in Harmar Place following a short illness.

She was born on July 13, 1919, in Liberty Township to John and Arminda Greathouse Hayes.  She resided her entire life in the Marietta and Reno areas.  She enjoyed hearing stories about missionaries.

She was married on August 15, 1946, to Clyde D. Batson who preceded her in death on March 2, 1993.  She is survived by one daughter, Debra (Roy) Williams of Dublin, TX and a special niece/daughter, Vicky (Larry) Grosklos of Lowell and several other nieces and nephews and friends.  She was preceded in death by her husband, 5 sisters and 3 brothers.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 14th at 10:00 am at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Pastor Don Teubert officiating.  Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park.  Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:00 pm on Thursday until the hour of the service.  Memorial donations may be made to:  W. B. World Missions, c/o Marietta Baptist Temple, 1670 Lynch Church Road, Marietta.