Betty Mae McKenzie

Betty Mae Watson McKenzie went home to be with her Savior on Saturday, May 2, 2015 in her home. She had struggled with heart failure, diabetes and dementia. She was born in Duluth, MN on May 12, 1926 to Guy and Elsie May Watson, the youngest in the family of five siblings. She lived in Kerrick, MN for 9 years before moving west to Yakima, WA. In her later life, Betty moved in with her daughters after giving up her home due to health problems.

Betty was a sweet lady who enjoyed her family and loved to crochet doilies and collect things…including stamps, dolls, teddy bears, salt & pepper shakers, Avon, spoons and commemorative plates. She enjoyed sewing doll clothes for her daughters and granddaughters and did ceramics for a time creating dolls and figurines. She loved having the family for birthdays and holidays. Everyone was always welcome in her home. She and Floyd attended Country Bible Church (Hillside Community Church) for many years.

Betty was preceded in death by Floyd, her husband of 55 years; daughter, Phyllis Wooton; son, Dwain McKenzie and 3 grandchildren, Ronald and Justin Wooton and Felicia McKenzie. She is survived by her two remaining daughters, Shirley (Jerry) and Carol (Valen); grandchildren, Scott, Michael, Dwain Jr., Melissa, Wendi, Amy and Dave; 14 great grandchildren; 3 great, great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Betty loved her many pets over the years and donations may be made to your local animal shelter in her memory.