Mary Jane Croft -- who (along with many guest appearences) played recurring characters Betty Ramsey (I Love Lucy) and Mary Jane Lewis (The Lucy Show, Here's Lucy) on Lucy's television series' -- has died Tuesday, August 24, in Century City, California, according to a friend.  Mary Jane was 83.  The cause of death was not stated.

Miss Croft is remembered by Lucy fans for her above characters and guest appearences on I Love Lucy (such as the other passenger in "Return Home from Europe.")  She always brought an endearing warmth and sense of humor to her protrayals.  In real life, she and Lucy were good friends.