Betty Jane Phinney was born on May 14, 1925 in Alpena, SD to Wyman and Donna (Lybarger) Phinney. Betty grew up in Alpena and attended Alpena schools.

Betty married Clarence Holforty in 1941. To this union, three children were born. Betty worked as a cook and baker for many years for the Huron School District. Betty and Clarence farmed near Huron for many years. Betty enjoyed reading and listening to music as well as enjoying the beautiful Montana mountains near Missoula.

She is survived by sons Gary Holforty of Mitchell and Dan (Deb Kludt) Holforty of Huron. Grandchildren Traci (Paul) Sorben, Jason (Heidi) Holforty all of Huron, Ashley (Mike) Oyen of Rapid City, Lucas Holforty of Mitchell, Josh (Nicole) Sammons of Windom, MN, Molly (Jason) Goldammer of Huron, Annie (Austin) McKinney of Huron, and Matt Marvel of Bozeman, MT. Great-Grandchildren; Stephanie (Matt), Alex (Jenny), Jamie, Jake, Cashton, Ellee, Eastyn, and Jaxsyn all of Huron; Lydia and Reed of Rapid City; Kade, Kendyl, Hadley, Haidyn of Windom, MN. Great-great grandchildren; Kayla, Hannah, Olivia, Taylor and Elizabeth of Huron.

She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Keith Phinney, Lyle Phinney, Darlene Wenz, and Charlotte Van Laecken; husband Clarence, her daughter and son-in-law Debbie and Doug Marvel and her granddaughter Lori Holforty.