"Just was talking about Betty yesterday. She was a special lady. She served the Lord with all her heart. I worked with Betty at Hooks warehouse. Judy Brown"
In loving memory of
Betty J. Willis
June 10, 1939 - May 3, 2018
A LIFE THAT HAS BEEN LIVED TO ITS FULLEST
Ms. Betty Jean Willis, the daughter of Marion and Jessie Mae Richards Willis, was born on June 10, 1939 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
She received her education at PS 41 and Shortridge High School.
Betty Jean Willis was employed by Hooks Distribution Center for forty-three years. She was a warehouse distribution center clerk.
She was a well known dedicated worker of the church, who taught Sunday school class, a member of the church choir, served on the trustee board, hospitality committee, and set up the communion every first Sunday for a number of years.
Betty Jean Willis departed this life on Thursday, May 3rd 2018 at her home at the age of 78. Her parents, four sisters, Leathia Bruce, Nellie Willis, Odessa Willis, and Louise Willis; three brothers Raymond Willis, Jerry Willis, and Robert Willis, preceded her in death.
Betty Jean leaves to cherish her memory of two sisters, Rosie Willis Jett of Omaha, Nebraska, and Gloria Willis; two brothers, Samuel Willis and John Willis; nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends.
Tributes
"Thoughts and prayers for the family. Betty was a kind and wonderful person."
"Betty and I worked at Hooks together for MANY years. She was in charge of the returned goods where I was the buyer . ALWAYS pleasant to work with and we always exchanged birthday greetings because our birthdays were only two days apart. Special condolences to Gloria. Mark Varnau"
"To the Willis family we send you our deepest sympathy in the loss of Betty. We pray your strength in the Lord during this difficult time. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. The Tate Family"
"My deepest sympathy to the family of Betty Willis. She was a wonderful, kind, generous and had a big heart. Earth has lost a flower but heaven has gained a saint. She is now singing, dancing, and praising the Lord without a shadow of doubt. She truly loved the Lord. She will be missed. Sis. Imogene Reed"