Beulah Alice (Denney) Bittner

Beulah Alice (Denney) Bittner, 92, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of New Castle, passed away Saturday, January 11th. Born May 18, 1927 in New Castle to Elbern and Pearl (Gregory) Denney, she attended New Castle High School, graduating in 1946. During high school she met her future husband of 60 years, Donald L. Bittner, who preceded her in death in 2008.

Beulah lived her life in service to the Lord, her family and others. A 23-year member of Bible Study Fellowship, she served many years as a discussion leader. She also taught in the children’s department of First Baptist Church, where she later led an adult Sunday School alongside her husband Don. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in New Castle, and in recent years of West Park Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN.

In addition to devoting her life in service for the Lord, “Grandma Bittner” delighted in spending time with her grandchildren, teaching them about life, the Bible, and most of all, about Jesus. Her grandchildren in turn brought much joy and laughter to her life.
Beulah is survived by her children: Ronald (Esther) Bittner of Jakarta, Indonesia; Susan (Sam) Polson of Knoxville, TN; Carol Bittner of Bluffton, IN; Toni Bittner of Knoxville, TN. Grandchildren: Donald (Mandy) Bittner of Greenwood, IN; Sam Bittner of Bluffton, IN; Ruth (Ben) Davy of Knoxville, TN; Stephen Polson of Knoxville, TN; Jessica (Michael) Namack of Knoxville, TN; Anna (Jason) Lasya of Australia; Abigail Bittner, Sharon Bittner, Suzy Bittner, Richard Bittner, Eleanor Bittner and Vincent Bittner all of Jakarta, Indonesia. Great-grandchildren: Angelo and Sebastian of Australia. She is also survived by sisters Lela Hill of Indianapolis, Jean Poer of New Castle and brother, Clifford (Wanda) Denny of New Castle.

The family will receive friends at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle on Friday, January 17th at 10:00am. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00am with Rev. Jerry Ingalls and Rev. Sam Polson officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery, New Castle. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made in honor of Beulah Bittner to the Children’s Ministries of First Baptist Church, 709 South Memorial Drive, New Castle, IN 47362 or West Park Baptist Church of Knoxville, TN. You may express condolences or share a memory of Beulah at www.hinsey-brown.com .