Betty J Neil

Betty Jean Neil, 84, of Freeport, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at her home. She was born on March 30, 1931 to Frederick N. and Thelma M. (Sears) Christie in Hastings, MI. She was a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church and a 1949 graduate of Hastings High School. Betty enjoyed horses, NASCAR, camping and Snoopy. Most of her working life was in the food service and restaurant business. She was famous for her homemade bread, rolls and pies. Betty is survived by her loving children; Leona Jean (Randy) Syswerda, Mark Neil, Christine (Paul) Pierson, Mitchell (Theresa) Neil, Coleen (Mark) Parrish, Lou Anne Neil, 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, sisters Beverly (Don) Wagner, Nancy (Jerry) McDonald, sister-in-law Darlene (Dennis) Nielsen, along with many nieces and nephews, cousins and special friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings William (Pauline) and Robert (Carol) Christie. Visitation will be held at Koops Funeral Chapel, Inc., Lake Odessa, MI on Sunday, June 7, 2015 from 2pm until 5pm. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 8, 2015 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church, Lake Odessa, MI, 11am with John Waite officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Living Stones at Lakewood United Methodist Church. Online condolences can be given at www.koopsfc.com. Visitation Sunday, June 07 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Koops Funeral Chapel 935 4th Ave Lake Odessa, MI (616) 374-8221 Visitation Monday, June 08 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Lakewood United Methodist Church 10265 Brown Road Lake Odessa, MI Funeral Service Monday, June 08 11:00 AM Lakewood United Methodist Church 10265 Brown Road Lake Odessa, MI