Bette W. Gaines, 88, of Houston Texas and formerly of Des Plaines, IL was born on May 7, 1934 to the late James and late Margaret Ward, and passed away January 26, 2023. Bette was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Gaines; loving mother of Elizabeth Gaines and Daniel (Viviane) Gaines; caring grandmother of Tommy Ross, Allen Paltan-Gaines and Lilliana Olivia Paltan-Gaines.
Bette was a Stewardess for North Central Airlines and worked at American Airlines in the credit union.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 6, 2023 from 9:00 AM until time of service 11:00 AM at Oehler Funeral Home 2099 Miner St. Des Plaines, IL. 60016. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to American Cancer Society or Alzheimer’s Association. Funeral info 847-824-5155 or oehlerfuneralhome.com
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