Betty Gayle Hall

surrounded by her loving family. She was a first generation American, and the

first in her family to graduate from college, having been born in 1931 to Gale &

Irene (Knister) Taylor.

After completing her formal education at Central Michigan University where she

earned her Bachelor’s degree in English, with a minor in Spanish, Betty worked

outside the home teaching high school and later working as a librarian in her

community.

Betty exemplified grace and elegance, while having a wonderful sense of humor.

She was known for her philanthropic heart and cared deeply about the well

being of others; spending many years actively involved with Meals on Wheels,

among other volunteer work. She cherished her years in Holt, where she and

Aaron raised their family until Aaron’s death in 1983. Betty continued to live in

Holt, where she nurtured countless acquaintances into lifelong friendships.

Higgins Lake held a special place in her heart, where generations of family

memories continue to be made to this day. Betty thoroughly enjoyed travel;

experiencing new cultures, forging new friendships, and never failing to find the

nearest ice cream shop in all the 41 countries she visited. She had a great

appreciation for music and art, and especially enjoyed Adventures in Good

Music, with Karl Haas. Two of her favorite quotes, both by Winston Churchill,

were; “Never stand up when you can sit down and never sit down when you can

lie down”, as well as “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to

continue that counts”.

Betty is survived by her children: Brad Hall (Juling Hall), Gail Hall and Blake Hall

(Beth Hall); grandchildren: Jeremiah Hall, Kendi Hall, Kyra Tovar, Keely Hall,

Anna Hall and Erin Hall; 11 great grandchildren; sisters Beverly Gray and

Suzanne Taylor; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by

her husband Aaron Hall and brother Richard Taylor.

A Celebration of Life for Betty will be held this summer for family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Feeding America West Michigan,

the Holt Food Bank, or the Aaron C. Hall Memorial Scholarship at Central

Michigan University.