Betty was a devout Christian who followed God in everything she did. Her faith guided her life and was evident in the way she loved and cared for others. She found joy in tending to her garden and flowers, where she spent many hours surrounded by God's beauty. Betty also enjoyed using her IPad, where she could connect with family and explore many activities that she loved.
Betty showed her love through her delicious Southern cooking, always making sure her family was well-fed and cared for. Her recipes, which she proudly passed down, will continue to be treasured and shared for generations to come. Betty had a kind and compassionate heart and extended that same care to everyone she met - including nurses and doctors who cared for her.
During her career as a teacher's assistant, Betty earned the respect and admiration of both her students and her fellow teachers. She had a gentle way of encouraging others and always made a positive impact wherever she went. Betty also enjoyed singing and playing the guitar, sharing her music and joy with those around her.
Betty was a devoted wife for 67 years to her beloved Shirley Ray Wright; loving mother to Danny (Candace Bartlett) Wright and Trish (Mark) Miller; cherished grandmother to Matt Tupiak, TJ Tupiak, Meagan (Eden) Bosca, Stacey Furmaga, Mitchell (Jess) Wright, and Sarah Irvin; dearest great-grandmother to Raven, Romen, Julie, Ari, Masen, Matthew, Jamie, Olivia, Jenna, Briella, Carter, Sadie, and Annie.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her 9 siblings.
A visitation will be held on November 9, 2025, from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home, located at 30351 Dequindre Rd, Madison Heights, Michigan, 48071.
The family will greet guests on November 10, 2025, from 10:00 am until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 am, 30351 Dequindre Rd., Madison Heights, MI 48071
Immediately following the funeral service, a graveside service will be held at Christian Memorial Gardens West, located at 521 E Hamlin Rd, Rochester Hills, Michigan, 48307.
