Betty J. Guile
Age 90, of East Lansing, formerly of Holt, MI, passed away December 19, 2024. She was born April 5, 1934, in Holt, to the late Arthur Egbert and Fanny (Fishwick) Sparkes.
Betty graduated from Holt High School in 1952 and worked on her yearly class reunion for over 30 years as a member of the 1951-2 Reunion Committee. On April 30, 1983, she married Gene Guile at Holt Presbyterian Church. They had 40 wonderful years together.
Betty was a Brownie and Girl Scout, a Sycamore School Home Room Mother for Brian and Laurie, and an Assistant Girl Scout and Cub Scout Leader. She was a member of the Downtown Coaches Club, Holt United Methodist Church, and was a McLaren Hospital volunteer for 10 years. Betty and Gene were also longtime MSU football season ticket holders. She retired from Lansing Board of Water and Light after 17 years as an Administrative Assistant.
Her hobbies included: gardening, knitting, bowling, baking, and traveling. Betty was an animal lover. She had three special dogs as pets – Rex (as a child), Candy and Shasta. Also, a cat named Apollo, who was born on the day the astronauts landed on the moon.
Betty is survived by her daughter, Laurie Stephenson, special grandson Chantz Stephenson, and granddaughter Lauryn Stephenson, all of Murfreesboro, TN; stepson, Edward Guile of Haslett, MI; stepdaughter, Michelle Barragan, grandson Corey Barragan, and granddaughter Jessica Barragan of Colorado Springs, CO; granddaughter, Dr. Shelby (Brandon) Baron of Vero Beach, FL; granddaughter, Marissa (Stevie) McKee of Williamston, MI; great-grandchildren, Eliona Anderson, Josiah and Kadion Barragan, Grey and Maren McKee, and Blayke and Scarlett Baron; sister-in-law, Joann (David) Edwards; and special friends, Joan, Judy, and Tammy.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Gene; her parents; son, Brian Stephenson; stepson, Brian Guile; brother, Robert (Beverly) Sparkes; special sister, Annabelle Sparkes; niece, Pamela Allen; nephew, Jeffrey Sparkes; and brothers-in-law, Larry (Linda) Guile and Stephen Guile.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Holt United Methodist Church, 2321 N. Aurelius Rd. Interment will follow at Maple Ridge Cemetery in Holt. The family will receive friends at the Church on Saturday beginning at 10:00 a.m.
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Michelle Barragan
December 21, 2024 at 5:53 pmWhat a beautiful soul. Betty took such good care of her family and friends, she always put others needs before her own. She was one of the most generous and loving of people. She will be missed by us all. I am so happy she finally got her wish to be alongside my pops!
Love and miss you and thank you for loving us all so well!!
Robert Strobel (retired from Electrical Engineering)
December 26, 2024 at 3:01 pmI regret that I’ll not be able to attend the service. Miss Betty will be missed. She and Gene were regulars at the Retirees Breakfast. She was a well liked personality at the Board of Water & Light. I knew here there more on a social level rather than our mutual jobs bringing us together. Always a pleasant bubbly personality. My sincerest sympathies to the family she leaves behind. Remember the pleasant memories you have had in her presence.
Beverly Bishop
December 26, 2024 at 7:14 pmBetty and I worked together for many years at the Board of Water and Light. We socialized by bowling on a league together, playing cards, and employee functions. Betty and Gene made the perfect couple. She really missed him but still had that smile. We send our condolences to her family and many friends.
Rick & Valerie Alleman
January 4, 2025 at 9:01 amRest in peace Betty!