Betty Ferguson
Lansing, MI
Betty met her Lord and Savior on February 8, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on October 31, 1936, in Escanaba, Michigan, to Daniel J. Ferguson and Alfa (Knutsen) Ferguson.
Betty graduated from Sexton High School. She dedicated her life to the service of her King, Jesus Christ. God blessed her with many gifts. She was a writer, composer, singer, musician, author, teacher, mentor, leader, and had the heart of a wise mother.
Betty was preceded in death by her brothers Daniel, Thomas, William, and James. She is survived by her sisters Coralee Baker and Kate Mason, her brothers Richard and John, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is also survived by Helen Carr, dear and closest friend of 60+ years, as well as Ferg Ferguson, a niece who was like a daughter to her, and many friends and colleagues throughout the world.
The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025, at South Church, 5250 Cornerstone Dr., Lansing. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing. A luncheon, at South Church, will follow the burial. Her family will receive relatives and friends beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Friday at the church.
We ask you to take a piece of Betty’s artwork, which will be on display at her funeral.
Arrangements are by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.
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Krystle Terry-Edwards
February 10, 2025 at 3:21 pmI met Betty two years ago on a Wednesday, after the morning prayer group ended, she came by to meet the new church secretary (me). She came by the office almost every Wednesday, as long as her health allowed, and talked about life and art. She was an amazing person, I’m glad she was my friend.
A little over a year ago, she gave me a piece of art titled “The Face of Forgiveness”, a picture of Jesus that she created when she was in her 20’s. I will always treasure it! My deepest condolences to her friends and family. Her presence will be deeply missed, especially on Wednesday’s here at Griswold Street Baptist Church.
Susan Thomas
February 13, 2025 at 7:00 amWe met Betty when she and Helen came in to our store to make copies for the wonderful booklets that she made. It was always a pleasure talking with her and listening to the stories she had to tell about the current book she was working on. We got to know her family through these chats. She would share pictures of the beautiful artwork that she and her siblings had created. Beautiful!! I’m sure that she is walking with Jesus and sharing music, stories and scripture. Such a wonderful lady! We are all sending prayers for Betty’s family and friends, especially Helen that all find peace in knowing that she is in heaven with our Lord and Savior.
Susan, Sheila, Jessica and Jane
Sandy & Ron Gates
February 13, 2025 at 3:45 pmDear family of Betty. Ron & I are sorry to hear of your loss. She was a very special lady who we enjoyed spending time with over the years.
Her love for The Lord showed especialy with family & her love of missions.
May God comfort you with your precious memories & knowing she is with Jesus.
Love & prayers from Sandy & Ron.
Wendy Winkeljohn Evans
February 15, 2025 at 9:29 amI was saddened to hear about Betty’s passing. What an incredible woman she was! I got to know Betty in the early ’90’s when she took the Perspectives on the World Christian Movement class. Along with Helen Carr, the three of us worked closely together to coordinate this class for many years in Lansing and then to other parts of Michigan. Betty was such a vital part of making this happen. I’ve missed Betty for more than 20 years since my family and I moved to Taiwan. I’m looking forward to reuniting with her in heaven! In the meantime, I’ll continue to be inspired by the memory of her. My prayers are with her family and her lifelong friend, Helen Carr.
Valerie Brewer
March 24, 2025 at 9:16 pmI first met Betty back in 1969 at Gospel Recordings/Global Recordings Network. I came to do a three-month summer programme with Gospel Recordings. The mission sent a group of us young people, along with Betty, to URBANA. Betty found out that it was my birthday and she went out and bought me a cake. Because my birthday fell just before New Year’s day…my family were all busy with the New Year’s celebration…too busy to remember my birthday. So growing up…I don’t remember celebrating my birthday…but dear Betty did…she bought me my first birthday cake!!