Parents: John Brodel (1883–1967) and Agnes O'Hearn Brodel (1888–1949)

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Brodel Franzalia passed away early Sunday morning, March 3, 2024, peacefully, at age 104. She lived an amazingly wonderful life and will be greatly missed by many. May God bless and comfort all her loved ones we pray

Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Brodel Franzalia, my first cousin once removed and older sister to actress, Joan Leslie, along with third sister Mary, were all in show business since vaudeville. 

Betty was in the following movies: 'Swing Hostess' (1944), 'Too Young to Know' (1945), 'Cinderella Jones' (Uncredited) (1946), 'Hollywood Canteen' (Uncredited)(1944), 'Cover Girl' (Uncredited) (1944) and a few others.  

She married Joe Franzalia in 1948. They lived in Florida where they riased their daughter Toni. Joe passed away in 1999.

Written by Cathy Palmer March 4, 2024. For more, see: https://cathy-palmer.blogspot.com/2024/03/elizabeth-betty-ann-brodel-franzalia.html