Age 87, of Plymouth, passed away on November 7, 2010. Loving wife of 61 years to William G. Beloved mother of Beverly (Tom) Simmonds and Patricia (Thomas) Welland. Proud grandmother of Eric and Carl Welland. Dear sister of William (Ruth) Wiseman and the late Robert Wiseman. Also survived by cousins; Gloria Cann and Norman (Peggy) Van Dine, sister in law; Evelyn (Donald) Ritenour and by many loving nieces and nephews. Betty was a proud member of the D.A.R in Plymouth. Many knew Betty for her beautiful paintings and for her gift as a wonderful writer. She also loved music and nature but above all else, her family is what she cherished most in life. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Friends may join the family on Saturday November 13, 2010 from the First Presbyterian Church 701 Church St, Plymouth from 10:00am with a memorial service at 11:00am. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association 20300 Civic Center Dr Ste 100, Southfield, Michigan 48076-4166 or to the Humane Society of Huron Valley P.O. Box 7026 Liberty Station, Ann Arbor, MIchigan 48107-7026.