Elizabeth “Betty” Anne Richard, age 93, of Adrian, Michigan passed away early Thursday morning, August 8, 2024, at Charlotte Stephenson Manor surrounded by her family and under the care of Hospice of Lenawee.
Betty was born on January 7, 1931, in Toledo, Ohio. She was adopted by Edward and Susie Mae Kenyon and at age 3 went to live with her grandparents, Clyde and Bessie Pixley. Betty graduated from Adrian High School in 1949, where she had the honor of being Homecoming Queen in her senior year.
It was on a hayride with her friends that Betty first met Glenn Richard. He made quite the first impression on Betty, in fact, she went home and told her family that she had met the guy she was going to marry. On June 18, 1950, Betty and Glenn were united in marriage at the First Presbyterian Church in Adrian. Over the next 74 years they raised a family and shared much love and laughter.
Betty embraced motherhood and providing for her family. She had a green thumb and raised many delicious vegetables in her garden; and when it was time to harvest the produce, you could find Betty in the kitchen where she was busy canning and freezing. Her family can vouch that she was an excellent cook, with tacos and cheese enchiladas being some of her favorite dishes. For many years Betty knitted gifts for her family and friends. When you received a baby blanket, sweater or slippers from Betty, you knew the item was made with love. Once the children were raised, Betty went to work at her daughter’s hair salon, Tangles, where she was the office manager, and a favorite with all the clientele. Betty enjoyed reading her whole life and was routinely in the middle of a book that caught her attention.
In addition to her husband, Glenn, Betty is survived by their children, Randy (Lindy) Richard and Beth (Scott) Jessee; grandchildren, Diane Foos, Grant Jessee and Connor Jessee; great-grandchildren, Robert Foos and Olivia Foos. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Thomas Howard; and several siblings.
A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024, from 6 to 8 PM at Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian. Burial will be private and Betty will be laid to rest at Oakwood Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or the Lenawee Humane Society. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com
Betty was born on January 7, 1931, in Toledo, Ohio. She was adopted by Edward and Susie Mae Kenyon and at age 3 went to live with her grandparents, Clyde and Bessie Pixley. Betty graduated from Adrian High School in 1949, where she had the honor of being Homecoming Queen in her senior year.
It was on a hayride with her friends that Betty first met Glenn Richard. He made quite the first impression on Betty, in fact, she went home and told her family that she had met the guy she was going to marry. On June 18, 1950, Betty and Glenn were united in marriage at the First Presbyterian Church in Adrian. Over the next 74 years they raised a family and shared much love and laughter.
Betty embraced motherhood and providing for her family. She had a green thumb and raised many delicious vegetables in her garden; and when it was time to harvest the produce, you could find Betty in the kitchen where she was busy canning and freezing. Her family can vouch that she was an excellent cook, with tacos and cheese enchiladas being some of her favorite dishes. For many years Betty knitted gifts for her family and friends. When you received a baby blanket, sweater or slippers from Betty, you knew the item was made with love. Once the children were raised, Betty went to work at her daughter’s hair salon, Tangles, where she was the office manager, and a favorite with all the clientele. Betty enjoyed reading her whole life and was routinely in the middle of a book that caught her attention.
In addition to her husband, Glenn, Betty is survived by their children, Randy (Lindy) Richard and Beth (Scott) Jessee; grandchildren, Diane Foos, Grant Jessee and Connor Jessee; great-grandchildren, Robert Foos and Olivia Foos. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Thomas Howard; and several siblings.
A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024, from 6 to 8 PM at Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian. Burial will be private and Betty will be laid to rest at Oakwood Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or the Lenawee Humane Society. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com
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