She was preceded in death by an infant son, Edward Glen Wade, her parents William Mason Dickson and Allie Dee (Newman) Dickson, and the love of her life, Raymond Edward Wade, whom she married on June 20th 1953 in Corinth MS. They raised three beautiful daughters, Deborah Gail Green (Johnny), Beverly Ann Smith (Robert), and Rebecca Jane Voss (Steve).
Bettie was born May 19th, 1937 in McKenzie TN. Bettie was a charter member of Bethany Baptist Church in Lansing, MI.
She was able to enjoy her dream job of being a letter carrier for the USPS, retiring in 1992. Never one to rest on her laurels, Bettie immediately started her new career, her second dream job, as a realtor for Coldwell Banker/Prudential Hubbell.
One of Bettie’s proudest moments was returning to Mason High School to graduate with a diploma in 1983. She enjoyed fishing, showing her and Ray’s antique cars, games with her family and generally life itself. Bettie had a great love for family and a special sense of humor. She always had a smile ready and a remark at hand.
In addition to her daughters and son-in-laws, surviving are her grandchildren Johnny Jr and Roxanne Green, Nick Schaffer, Jennifer and Katlyn Welch, Kevin and Kyle Smith, Cassy and Amy Voss, 6 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are brother-in-law Billy Wade (Joan) of North Fort Myers, FL, brother Roger Dickson of Harrisburg, PA, and many nieces and nephews.
She will truly be missed by all!
Visitation will be held at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home in Mason, MI on Monday February 15th from 4 pm to 8 pm. Funeral Services will begin at 1:30 pm Tuesday February 16th with the Reverend Richard Rogers officiating. Interment to follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Mason, MI.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Green, Robert Smith, Steve Voss, Kody Juhas, Roxanne Green, and James Tinerva.
Donations may be made in Bettie’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association.
