Betty Jo Rauch, 89 of Richmond, Ohio passed Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the Orchards at Foxcrest.

She was a registered nurse in the pediatric unit at the former Ohio Valley Hospital. She cherished and loved all her children and grandchildren.

Betty Jo was born on October 12, 1928 in Washington Courthouse, Ohio a daughter of late William Thomas and Mary McCray Minnis.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul J. Rauch; a sister, Marilyn Henry.

She is survived by two sons, Paul (Dawn) Rauch and Robert (Michelle) Rauch; two daughters, Emily Gualtiere and Amy (Mike) Kirsch; brother, Earl (Dee Dee) Minnis; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 685 Canton Rd., Wintersville on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 AM with Pastor Mike Mantos officiating.

Burial will follow at Fort Steuben Burial Estates.