Bettie Louise Wall

Bettie Louise WallBettie WallBettie Louise (Posey) Wall, 91, left us on October 3, 2022.

She is proceeded in death by parents, Clarence and Rachel; sister Martha; and husband, Thomas.

She is survived by sister, Bobbie and Roy Cates; children, Vickie Miske, Pam Gradney, Barry and Mary Wall, Betty (Wall) and Keith Bonney, Thomas and Velvet Wall, David Wall, and Robert Wall. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Mom was born and raised in Union City, Tennessee. She met and married Thomas John Wall and moved to Michigan.

Moms greatest joy was being a mother, not only to her children, but to a large extended family including friends, dozens of her children’s friends, neighbors, and co-workers. Always available with a listening ear and serval hugs for good measure. Once you met Mom, you were family. After her children were grown, Mom developed many interests such as photography and painting. She became an award-winning photographer.

One of her greatest joys was the spur of the moment or sometimes planned road trips with husband TJ, fishing or with friends Mary and Pat. The destination wasn’t really that important; usually it was always the joy of the journey.

Never one to sit and watch life pass you by, her final years were spent watching her family grow, tending her garden, nurturing the flowers and battling the weeds, and feeding her furry and feathered friends.

Mom had a deep and abiding faith in God. It was her wish that her life be celebrated with a church service. Please join us in celebrating the life of Bettie Wall at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday October 11, 2022, at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 549 E. Mount Hope Avenue, Lansing MI 48910. Luncheon to be provided at the church after the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either the VFW National Home in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, or Eaton Community Palliative Care in Charlotte, Michigan.

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Kelli Perrault
October 4, 2022 at 5:28 pm

Tom, Velvet,. I’m sorry for your loss. May memories comfort you.

Love, Kelli and Gabby

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Todd and Debbie Pentecost
October 4, 2022 at 5:44 pm

So very sorry for your loss. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.

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Pamela D Gradney
October 5, 2022 at 9:10 am

Mom, you were the best! I learned so many things from you. First about Jesus and His love, mercies, and grace. The importance of family! Anyone you care for is family and there’s always room for more. How to love others, even when it’s hard, and to have compassion. To enjoy the beauty of nature and wonders of all living things. I still struggle with the patience thing and cooking but I promise to try to do better. I will miss our daily phone calls and all the things that made you special. I am grateful for you and will always love you. Rest in the arms of the Lord.

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Don & Lupe Ibarra
October 5, 2022 at 12:16 pm

I’m so sorry for your loss. I know that Betty will be so missed. I know that she is enjoying life with Jesus now, and all those that went before her. I wish that I had been blessed to have known her. She sounds like she was an amazing God loving, family loving, people loving, and plant and nature loving lady. My heart goes out to my sister in the Lord Pam, and all of Betty’s family and loved ones. God bless each of you, and may we all follow Betty’s example of love.

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Valerie Hatfield
October 5, 2022 at 4:00 pm

Pam and her family,
I know how much Pam respected and loved her mom. I send blessings and comfort during this time of sadness and adjustment to you all. May she live on in your hearts.

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Diane Dygart
October 5, 2022 at 4:56 pm

Dave, Barry and your entire family; my heartfelt condolences. May she find her everlasting peace.
Di Dygart

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Debbie smith
October 5, 2022 at 7:59 pm

My heart goes out to all the family. Bettie was my second mom. She will be so missed.

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Chris Cates
October 5, 2022 at 8:10 pm

Aunt Bettie was the best! She was so good to me and Kevin growing up. She always had great stories to share and we loved her deeply. I’m glad I was able to stay in touch with her by email since we were many states away. I’m glad she left a full life and was loved by so many.

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Pat Langham
October 6, 2022 at 2:32 pm

My thoughts and prayers to the Wall family. “Grandma” Wall was so wonderful to my kids. She loved them as her own. May she rest in peace.

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Jody Lake
October 6, 2022 at 10:51 pm

Betty, and family my deepest condolences. “Mom” was such a wonderful and caring person. She always had a warm smile and hug to greet you with. Her positive disposition was always a joy to be around.
Whenever I see a jar of Sun Tea sitting out somewhere I think of her and smile. May all of your memories ease the sadness you feel during this difficult time. God bless.

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Jeffrey Harry
October 7, 2022 at 6:16 am

I am saddened to hear about your loss of your mother. She was a wonderful and kind lady. Prayers go out to the family.

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Carol Beasore
October 7, 2022 at 10:03 pm

Love and prayers.

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Mike and Vicki Shaw
October 8, 2022 at 10:30 am

Betty and Keith
So sorry to hear about your Mom. Very beautiful Lady inside and out. She will be sourly missed by You and the rest of the Family.
Vicki and I will keep You and the rest of the family in our prayers.
Love You
Vicki & Mike

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Susan A Maxwell
October 8, 2022 at 11:00 am

Bettie was my first friend in Holt. She carried me through the toughest time of my life I could write volumes. Love and laughter for 50 years; an enduring friendship. She was the best of us. I will miss her forever.

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Ken Phinney
October 8, 2022 at 11:58 am

My Heart is heavy with the news of your passing I will miss waving at you from the back yard. You were a great neighbor and you will be missed. To the family sending my deepest condolences thank you for sharing her with us, sending love and hugs.

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Bill Hallenbeck
October 8, 2022 at 12:41 pm

If only the world was filled with people like “Mom”. We send our love and prayers. Love Bill & Kim

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Pete and Dena Smith
October 10, 2022 at 2:18 pm

We are deeply saddend to hear of your loss, Bettie was an amazing women and will be missed by many. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

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From Bobbye Cates
October 10, 2022 at 4:24 pm

I want to thank all who have written such kind and loving comments about my sister Bettie. She was one of a kind. She was my rock. Even though we lived hundreds of mile apart, very few days passed that we didn’t exchange texts, voice mails, or calls. We shared thoughts, ideas, recipes, grandchildren pictures, and sometimes just silly stuff. We both loved nature, plants, animals, and our families. Our parents blessed us with these things.

Bettie will be greatly missed by this little sister, my husband – her Lil Bro, and our family.

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Jonathan Castaing
October 10, 2022 at 4:40 pm

To my second family. I was honored to be welcomed in like one of there own. Betty always had words of wisdom for me and anyone she spoke with. He strength was so admiring, she was a wonderful mom, grandmother, friend and great grandma. I was blessed to have her in my life. Rest in peace.
Family stay strong and joined together like she would want.
My love and prayers are with everyone

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Cathy Lovewell Mooney
October 10, 2022 at 9:20 pm

Mrs. Wall was one in a million. I met her in the middle 1960’s when Vickie and I became friends. She always had a smile and a hug. She was beautiful inside and out. I’ll never forget the night she pierced my ears! So many fun times. She will be dearly missed by her wonderful family and friends. Hugs, love, and prayers are with all of you.

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Peggy Watson
October 11, 2022 at 10:56 am

Mrs Wall was so very sweet to me. Sure will be missed!! Bless all of you and take care!!

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Selena B. Freeman
October 27, 2022 at 6:32 pm

Pam, my deepest condolences to you and your family for the passing of your mother. May her beautiful soul Rest In Eternal Peace

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