Betty Wisell

Betty Wisell

LINCOLN, Vt. — Betty Wisell, 91, passed peacefully Friday, Feb.17, 2023, at her home in Lincoln in the arms of her loving family.

She was born on Feb. 17, 1932, in Rupert, Vermont, the daughter of Henry and Theresa (Smith) Kilburn.

She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Emery E. Wisell Sr., on  Oct. 1, 2015.

Betty is survived by her four children Emery and wife Pamela, Richard and wife Deborah, Katherine and Howard; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two brothers, Paul Hunt and Robert Kilburn; a sister Charlene Hunt; nieces, nephews and many dear friends.

A service will be announced at a later date at St. Ambrose Church in Bristol, Vermont. Interment will be at Maple Cemetery in Lincoln in the spring. To send online condolences to her family please visit www.brownmcclayfuneralhomes.com

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