Elizabeth “Betty” Greene Salwak
Betty fought valiantly against breast cancer, but passed away peacefully at her home on Oct. 10, 2014 with her family by her side.
Betty is survived by her husband Glenn, her daughter Angelina and her son Scott, as well as her siblings Douglass, Nelle and Bo.
Born October 21, 1953 in Atlanta, Betty was raised in Sarasota, Fla., and attended Sarasota High School. She graduated with a Bachelors degree in English from the University of South Florida, where she also received a Teaching Certificate. She had many avocations throughout her life including cellist, middle school teacher, stained glass artist and astronomer. In 1983 she and Glenn accepted Christ’s calling to become Christians. Later, as an associate of Second Presbyterian Church, she helped develop a curriculum for Sunday school programs that was so successful more than 40 other churches all over the world adopted it as their Sunday school program. Up until her final day, she was deeply committed to supporting and fighting for the rights of her friends in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community. Betty impacted countless lives as a compassionate crusader, a wonderful lifelong friend to many and a loving Mom, sister and wife.
The reception will be held from 11:00 – 1:00 and services at 1:00 at the Sanctuary of the Second Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis.