Betty Jean Williams, age 88 of Hastings, passed away Friday February 20, 2009 at her residence.\r
Betty was born February 6, 1921 in Gratiot County, Michigan the daughter of Maxwell and Hazel (VanSickle) Paine.\r
She graduated from Central Michigan Teachers College and taught music for 24 1/2 years with the Hastings Public Schools and retired in 1983.\r
Betty enjoyed playing the piano, going to many of her grandchildren's sporting events. She especially enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren.\r
Betty is survived by her children, Sharon (Stephen) Hobson, David (Mary) Williams, Jim (Mary) Williams, Carol (Joe) Schnurr, her grandchildren, Lisa McMahon, Nick Williams, Tony Williams, Travis Williams, Mike Williams, Steve Hobson, Dean Williams, Pete Nevins, Jill Williams, Sara Ritsema, Jon Nevins and 10 great-grandchildren.\r
Respecting Betty's wishes cremation has taken place and a Memorial visitation will be held Saturday March 7, 2009 from 2-4pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.\r
You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).\r
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