AUBURN – Betty Enman of Phillips, died Sunday, July 20, after a year-long struggle with cancer, at the Hospice House, with family by her side.

She was born April 11, 1931, in West Peru, the third daughter of six children of Waldo and Ruth (Drake) Porter. She attended Peru and Dixfield schools. She worked in several area businesses and then married John Enman in 1954. She had four children and in addition, worked as an antique dealer for more than 40 years.

Her main interests were her children and grandchildren, for whom she prepared many meals over the years. She loved her flowers and enjoyed music and playing cards. She also enjoyed visits with family and friends.

She is survived by her husband, John of Phillips; and children, Ruth Jackson of Lewiston, Shirley and her husband, Brad Johnstone, of Raymond, Phil Enman and his companion, Patty Knox, of Farmington and Johnny Enman and his wife, Donna, of Hanover; eight grandchildren; sisters, Pauline Puiia and her husband, Joe, of Rumford, Pearl Williamson and her husband, Richard, of Lewiston and Mary Bachelder and her husband, of New Hampshire.

She was predeceased by her parents; a sister, Maxine Hayden; and a granddaughter, Rebecca Johnstone.

Special thanks to Nan Reed and Lynnette Howard and the Hospice House in Auburn and all members of Hospice who helped in Phillips; Nancy Wilkins, who did her hair; Richard Waddell and many friends in the community who dropped off gifts and offered many prayers.