
| Name | Inge FUCHS | |
| Birth | 20 May 1937 | Germany |
| Gender | Female | |
| HIST | INGE F. BETTENCOURT Posted Monday, October 14, 2024 3:04 pm Inge F. Bettencourt, 87, widow of Richard P. Bettencourt, passed away on Oct. 12, 2024, at Prisma Health Richland. Born in Germany on May 20, 1937, she was the daughter of Jakob and Maria Fuchs. She is survived by her son, Anthony Bettencourt (Julie) of Sumter; daughter, Andrea Weatherford of Sumter; daughter, Carol Hodge (Ray) of Manning; nine grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Craig Weatherford. Known affectionately as the German Cat Lady, she dedicated the last 40 years of her life to the rescue and care of stray and abandoned animals. She was a strong advocate of spaying and neutering pets and actively TNRed until the loss of her sight 10 years ago. No memorial is planned at this time as she chose to be cremated. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in her name to the SPCA, Windy Ridge Rescue or a rescue of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386. [1] | |
| HIST | INGE F. BETTENCOURT Posted Monday, October 14, 2024 3:04 pm Inge F. Bettencourt, 87, widow of Richard P. Bettencourt, passed away on Oct. 12, 2024, at Prisma Health Richland. Born in Germany on May 20, 1937, she was the daughter of Jakob and Maria Fuchs. She is survived by her son, Anthony Bettencourt (Julie) of Sumter; daughter, Andrea Weatherford of Sumter; daughter, Carol Hodge (Ray) of Manning; nine grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Craig Weatherford. Known affectionately as the German Cat Lady, she dedicated the last 40 years of her life to the rescue and care of stray and abandoned animals. She was a strong advocate of spaying and neutering pets and actively TNRed until the loss of her sight 10 years ago. No memorial is planned at this time as she chose to be cremated. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in her name to the SPCA, Windy Ridge Rescue or a rescue of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386. | |
| _UID | BCF952D8ADF94DF5941CE3BD7D8F7BC664FD | |
| _UID | BCF952D8ADF94DF5941CE3BD7D8F7BC664FD | |
| Death | 12 Oct 2024 | Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina |
| Burial | Y [1] | |
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| Person ID | I345856 | Singleton and Related Families |
| Last Modified | 21 Oct 2024 | |
| Father | Jakob FUCHS d. Bef 12 Oct 2024 | |
| Mother | Maria d. Bef 12 Oct 2024 | |
| _UID | 5C543166D32F454AA0AB9A3635D0095556BF | |
| _UID | 5C543166D32F454AA0AB9A3635D0095556BF | |
| Family ID | F230838 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family | Richard P. BETTENCOURT d. Bef 12 Oct 2024 | |||||||
| _UID | 9078A7EF51774C40B95A2445230AC30E6C1B | |||||||
| _UID | 9078A7EF51774C40B95A2445230AC30E6C1B | |||||||
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| Family ID | F230837 | Group Sheet | Family Chart | ||||||
| Last Modified | 21 Oct 2024 | |||||||
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