Elizabeth Mae "Betty" Moore

Elizabeth Mae "Betty" Moore, age 84, of Hastings passed away May 23, 2011 at her residence. She was born May 29, 1926 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Earl and Katherine (VanNess) Arthur. Betty worked as a nurse's aid for 16 years at Thornapple Manor, as a cashier at the Tinkler store and was a homemaker as well. Betty married Delbert Moore on July 6, 1942. She was an avid bowler and was very good at it. Betty especially enjoyed spending time with all of her grandchildren. She also enjoyed crocheting and buying lotto tickets. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Delbert, and sisters: Louis Walter and Jean Dola. She is survived by her daughters: Diana (Stewart) Gross, Joan Schultz, Susan (Terry) Dryer, Kathy Moore and Cindy (Roger) Allen, son, Delbert (Peggy) Moore Sr., many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, sister Arlene Carol, several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, 450 Meadow Run Drive, Hastings, MI 49058. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 26, 2011, 1:00 pm at Grace Wesleyan Church, 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings, MI. Betty's grandson, Rev. Andy Trowbridge will be officiating the service. Visitation with the family will be held 1 hour prior to service time (12:00 pm to 1:00 pm). Private family burial services will be held at Hastings Township Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family. www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.