Elizabeth England

Elizabeth Ruth “Betty” England (nee: Cram), 83, of Taylor Mill, KY passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. She and her husband owned and operated England Kennel for many years. She devoted her life to animals. Her late husband Ray England preceded her in death in 2000. She leaves three sisters: Margaret Phillips of Erlanger, KY, Gloria Blankenship of Edgewood, KY and Joan Amburgey of Erlanger, KY. She also is survived by one niece, Rachel Carlson, and three nephews, Jeff Blankenship, Randy Blankenship, and Rick Phillips. Visitation will be held at Erlanger Baptist Church on Saturday, May 25, 2013 from 10:00-11:00 A.M. A service will follow the visitation at the church at 11:00 A.M. Burial will follow at Independence Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to: Erlanger Baptist Church, 116 Commonwealth Avenue, Erlanger, KY 41018. Linnemann Funeral Home in Erlanger is handling arrangements. On-line condolences to: www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com . The following poem was found in Betty’s bible and illustrates Betty’s love for animals: PUPPY LOVE- When I was laid low with the flu, The Doctor puzzled what to do. But Bruce, my dog, hopped on the bed, and cocked his little furry head. His eyes were bright with sympathy, as he curled himself right next to me. When I would murmur, “I feel so sick,” he’d give my hand a gentle lick. He even tried to spread some joy, by bringing me his favorite toy. No doubt the pills gave the flu a shove, but the healing came from a small dog’s love. Author Unknown.