Betty Jane Bowers, 97, Indianapolis, formerly of Crawfordsville, passed away April 19, 2020, at The Forum at the Crossing in Indianapolis.

She was born April 28, 1922, at Crawfordsville, to Verner and Willa (Baber) Bowers. She attended Crawfordsville High school and graduated from Greencastle High School and Indiana Business College. She had been an executive secretary for Indiana Gas Company (later known as Vectren) for 38 years.

She volunteered for the American Cancer Society for 30 years where she was a member of the board of directors; she volunteered for the Indianapolis Museum of Art where she had been secretary to the board; and also volunteered for Goodwill Industries where she was secretary to the Guild.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Robert Bowers.

Survivors include cousins, Allen Norris of New Ross and Mary Ellen (Larry) Fields of Crawfordsville.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Oak Hill Cemetery, Grant Avenue in Crawfordsville, with Pastor Tami Mussche officiating.