Betty Marilyn Birleffi

Betty M. (Adams) Birleffi passed away on May 8, 2019 at the age of 89. She was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 29, 1929, to George and Ella Adams of Greeley. She attended Cameron Elementary, Meeker Jr. High, Greeley High School and Colorado State College. On March 4, 1952, she married John Birleffi in Hartville, WY. They raised their family in Wyoming until 1968 when John’s coaching job moved them to Colorado Springs and then Greeley. They had been married for 47 years before John died.

Betty had worked for Homer Kidder, a probation officer, Weld County Clerk and Recorders Elections Dept., Adams Pharmacy and UNC. Betty was a member of the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church where she served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. She was past president and member of her PEO FZ Chapter for 31 years; volunteered at NCMC for 35 years and inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2006; and was a UCCC volunteer for 22 years.

She enjoyed her mountain home with family and friends. She also enjoyed golf, bridge, cards, reading and travel. She loved music and dancing.

Betty is survived by one brother Donn (Sylvia) Adams and sister-in-law Wilma Adams. Betty has four children, Michael Birleffi of Aurora, Jeff Birleffi, Ft. Worth, TX, Brad (Donna) Birleffi, and Vicky (Dan) Schommer all of Greeley; six grandchildren, Nick and Matt Schommer, Taylor and Tony Birleffi, Patrick Birleffi and Ashley Anderson; nine great grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces, nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband John, and brother, Robert Adams.

A special Thank You to the wonderful staff of Grace Pointe and Pathways Hospice for the care of Betty B.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on May 20, 2019 at the Allnutt Macy Chapel, 6521 W. 20th Street in Greeley, Colorado, followed by inurnment at Linn Grove Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Rocky Mountain Conservancy, Handicap Trail Improvement in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 6521 W. 20th Street Greeley, CO 80634.