Jeannette Bernice Betz

Jeannette, daughter of Walter Edmond Fouvy and Ellen Veronica (Nellie) Kelly, was born on 22 Aug 1923 in Richmond County, New York. She married Edward Lyon Betz on 21 Aug 1942 in New York City, New York, and was married for 58 years until Edward’s passing.

Jeannette is survived by her 8 children & their spouses: Edward & Linda Betz, Robert Betz & Susan Palmer, Jeffrey Betz, Timothy Betz, Barbara Betz, Beverly and Jon Kemp, Bonnie & Jon Gaskins, Jon Betz & Joyce Rioux. Also by her grandchildren: Dawn & Tom Daniel, Edward III & Kristina Betz, Grant Betz, Audrey Betz, Tim Leptich, Michael Leptich, Jeannette Leptich, Clark & Wendi Kemp, Christopher Kemp, Jennifer & Bryan Johnson, Erica & Chris Ellis, Allison & Duane Stine, Sarah Rioux, Jeannette Rioux Betz, Joey Rioux Betz. Great grandchildren: Taylor Daniel, Grant Daniel, Dylan Betz, Cordelia Betz, Alyssa Betz, Kadin Hughes, Malan Kemp, Margaret Kemp, Asher Johnson and Savannah Ellis.

Jeannette was predeceased by husband Edward L. Betz, sisters Gladys Fouvy, Murial Cassidy, Dorothea Budd, Roland Fouvy, Walter Fouvy and daughter-in-law Mary Jane Betz.

Jeannette was especially gifted in her ability in fund-raising for many organizations. She was involved in using her abilities to raise funds through the Little Silver P.T.A for schools, the Little Silver Women’s Club for hospitals, for the American Heart Association, and the Association for Retarded Children. In her later years she used her abilities in fund-raising for missions as a member of the board of directors of BPCF (Bishop Prabhuda's Circle of Friends) through St. Phillips Episcopal Church and Christ Church. She was also very generous to friends and strangers alike.

She seemed to have a song to sing for any occasion which arose. And you may have turned around to find a bright red ball on her nose if ever she felt there was a need to cheer someone up or to provide a lighter tone to situation.

The printed word is too limited in scope to express the intimate joys and sorrows of each individual relationship with Jeannette and her children, family members and friends, so we each will hold those precious and cherished treasures in our hearts. It will have to suffice to say that Jeannette was loved and cherished by those who had the privilege to know her.

Memorial service to be held on 12th September 2015, 11:00 a.m. at St. Phillips Episcopal Church, 6400 Stonebrook Pkwy, Frisco, Texas 75034.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Phillips Episcopal Church designated for missions.