Betty Ann (Henry) Brantingham

Betty A. Brantingham, age 86 of Cardington, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Country View of Sunbury. She was born in Cardington on August 27, 1939, to the late Ralph F. and Florence M. (Hensley) Henry.

Betty was a 1957 graduate of Cardington-Lincoln High School. Betty devoted her life to caring for others, both within her home and throughout her community. A faithful pastor's wife, she was also a talented organist who brought comfort and joy through her music. She was a member of Alum Creek Friends Church. Betty served as the Activities Director at John Clark Nursing Home in Newport, Rhode Island. She later continued her work in service to others as an administrator for a retirement village in Sarasota, Florida.
Above all, Betty cherished her family. She found her greatest happiness in caring for them, especially her beloved grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and baking, often bringing loved ones together around the table, and took pleasure in simple drives, appreciating the quiet beauty of time spent with those she loved.
On August 5, 1961, Betty married James Brantingham in Cardington. He survives in Galion.

In addition to her husband, Betty is survived by their children: Scott Brantingham of Rhode Island, Ann Brantingham of Cardington, Ted (Amanda) Brantingham of Tennessee, and Beth Brantingham of Rhode Island; six grandchildren: Tyler (Nicole) Brantingham, Tess Brantingham, Zachary (Brooke) Grassi, Bailey Brantingham, Bennett Brantingham and Colton Brantingham: two great-grandchildren Ryan Kerr and Elliot Brantingham; her siblings: Hazel Miller, Robert (Carol) Henry and sister-in-law Gloria (Robinson) Henry.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law Elizabeth (Shovelton) Brantingham: two brothers Richard and James Henry and her brother-in-law Robert P. Miller

Friends may call on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Gilead Friends Church, 4863 US-42, Mount Gilead, Ohio 43338 with the funeral service directly following at 3:00 PM with Pastors Wayne Evans and Brad Duncan officiating. Following the service, the burial will take place in the Alum Creek Friends Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Alum Creek Friends Church Building Fund, 3385 OH-229, Marengo, Ohio 43334.

Gompf Funeral Service of Cardington is honored to have been chosen to assist the Brantingham family with Betty's final wishes. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.gompffh.com.