Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bakewell, 95, of Monongahela, died Monday, January 1, 2024 in her home with her family by her side. She was born September 1, 1928 in New Eagle, the daughter of Eugene and Mildred Simpson Seaman.

Bettie enjoyed being an Avon representative for 50 years and made many lifelong friends. Family was the most important thing to her. Bettie celebrated everything from family dinners to holidays and birthdays, and loved decorating the house for each occasion. She made every day special, lived life to the fullest, and saw the good in everyone.

She spent her time reading and tending to her garden and flowers. Bettie also enjoyed birdwatching in her backyard, which she called the Bakewell Aviary. For many years, you would have seen her walking her Irish Setters around town.

She is survived by two daughters, Bettie (Herbert Rayne) Seighman, Cathie Podroskey; two granddaughters, Roxann (Terry) Richardson, Beth Ann (Blake) Boyd; granddaughter-in-law, Lindsay (Nick) Karloski; great granddaughter, Britany (Nathan) Mayernik; three great grandsons, Terrence Richardson, Dylan and Al Podroskey; three great great grandchildren, Kyliegh, Bentlee, and Bennett; sister, Sally (Ted) Woods; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends; dear friend, Peg Jackson, whom she spent countless hours visiting and talking with on the phone about the neighborhood, hummingbirds, and books they have read.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Lewis Bakewell, who died April 23, 2005; son, William Bakewell; grandson, Mark Podroskey; son-in-law, Mark "Podro" Podroskey; brother, Tom Seaman; beloved Irish Setters, Kate, Katie and Molly.

Friends will be received on Thursday, January 4, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 in the Frye Funeral Home, Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela, where a funeral service will be held on Friday, January 5, 2024 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Kenneth Custer officiating. Interment will follow in Monongahela Cemetery.