Betty Mae Wilson
Age 47, of Lansing, MI, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018, in Lansing. She was born April 16, 1970, in Lansing to Leo Beverly and Lucy Wilson.
For 21 years Betty was a shift manager at Quality Dairy.
Betty is survived by her children, Phanitra (Martrell Atwater) Wilson, Mikiala Wilson, and Mizani Wilson; grandchildren, Adrianna and Aliyah; her mother, Lucy Wilson; siblings, Leo Wilson, Jr., Willie Wilson, Lenna Wilson, and Janie Wilson; as well as many nieces, nephews cousins and extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her father, Leo Beverly; uncles, Dan Wiggins, Ike Wiggins, and A.B. Dear; and her fiancé, George Andrews.
The funeral service for Betty Mae Wilson will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
17 Messages to “Betty Mae Wilson”
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Anita M Jackson
February 26, 2018 at 9:26 pmDang, i just found out Betty “Shorty”. Qd will never be the same man. You was a good friend to my mom and our family.
Rest in heaven!!
Williams Family
February 26, 2018 at 11:28 pmCondolences to the Wilson family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family. Psalms 147:3 says God, “heals the broken hearted, and binds up their wounds.” May God bring you comfort and peace.
Isabel Alvarado
February 27, 2018 at 8:39 amI had the pleasure of working with shorty and the wonderful group of ladies at QD on Pleasant Grove. I admired her ability to remember each and every customer by name and preference. I would often look at Shorty in disbelief when she would reach for a couple lottery tickets and a pack of cigarettes before the customer even made up there mind of why they had gone to QD in the first place. She made each and every customers morning by her beautiful smile and infectious laughter, she was a staple in our community and will be deeply missed.
Daphine Whitfield
February 27, 2018 at 9:00 amShorty,
I just talked to you twice last week when you were filling in at the QD on Cedar and Greenlawn! You made my day every Sunday after church when I came in to get something to drink! It was always a pleasure to be around you! I am really going to miss you girl! I just found out about you passing and my heart is just hurt! Thank you for being you and making our days shine! Your smile and humorous attitude was contagious and I am so glad that I had the pleasure of getting to know you! The community you served for all those years will grieve at loosing you, but I’m so glad that I got to get to know you!
Forever Your Friend
Minister Daphine Whitfield
Jean Aikens
February 27, 2018 at 2:37 pmWe talked often when I came into the Quality Dairy on Holmes and Pleasant Grove we laugh about different things that happened while I was in the store. I’m deeply sorry to hear that you’ve gone on to be with the Lord. Family you have my deepest sympathy and prayers may God Comfort your heart at this time of your precious lost. Your loving friend Jeannie Aikens
Marcie Merrill-Hallam
February 28, 2018 at 12:18 pmI visited QD daily for over 12 years and had lots of conversations with Ms. Shorty.. She always had a smile. We shared stories of raising our children. She watched my children grow up. QD is not going to be the same with out her. It was always a pleasure to visit her. It made my day to see her smiling face.
Rip Ms Shorty
Prayers for the family
Tammy Caston & Family
February 28, 2018 at 12:43 pmOur thoughts and prayers are with the Wilson family. Betty was a good friend of mine from high school, we use to walk to school together everyday..we were hanging partners. I remember when she had her first daughter. Although we hadnt seen each other in over a year, I am going to miss my best friend. R.I.P Betty….Love You.
Sondra Crenshaw
February 28, 2018 at 5:38 pmBetty was very kind every time my family and I would come into QD. She will be greatly missed. R.I.P Betty and prayers to the family.
Kimberly Crawford
February 28, 2018 at 7:01 pmSo many great memories with Betty back in our KFC days…she was a beautiful inside out??
RIP Betty… thoughts and prayers to her family
Tracy Valdez
February 28, 2018 at 7:23 pmBetty, my heart is so heavy right now, I can’t believe this. You were such a wonderful woman! You always had a listening ear, and would take the shit of your back for others. You are going to be sorely missed by many! My heart goes out to your family and your beautiful daughters and grandchildren! RIP, ANGELE, fly high!
Kristine Dunn and kids
February 28, 2018 at 7:49 pmDamn Shorty!!! I know there is a reason for everything, but damn, why you! I was totally devastated when I found out and so were all the kids I brought in daily!! I’ll never forget going after that shoplifter for you! You laughed and laughed! We sure are gonna miss your smile! RIP Shorty, till me meet again! My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. She had spoke to me several times about watching her granddaughter. Know that you now have a very special Guardian angel watching over you!
Kayla Wadley
February 28, 2018 at 10:24 pmShorty you were an amazing person always making someone’s day with that beautiful smile. and have that big heart I will miss you…miss seeing you everyday after I get off work. Just know you were loved by the people in Lansing. Rest in paradise. Prayers to your family during this time
LeAnn Wake
March 2, 2018 at 1:38 amcan’t find the words..to express the sorrow that we are feeling. From viewing the heartfelt emotions that others in our community have shared it is certainly a known praise for this woman. We addressed Betty as” Shorty” as she asked us to several years ago…after she realized …we were obviously regular…repeat…repetitious..customers..early 6:30 am or 1:58 am. This lady, no matter what time of the day or night, could sense, and know your ” personal” frame of mind..and in a moment.. react in her way… service to you. We have lived past 60 years now and have had shared relationships with friends …..coworkers…and acquaintances…yet “shorty” has, and always will be a phenomenal, empowering,benevolent angel in our lives,,,and we thank her. She always made it look so very simple We have learned from you.
LeAnn and Cindy
Theresa Reynolds and family
March 2, 2018 at 10:36 amTo The Wilson family. My heart and prayers are forever with you. Shorty will truly be missed! Quality Dairy won’t be the same without her. RIP Shorty.
Sandra Royal-Turnley
March 2, 2018 at 11:49 pmShorty, my heart has been very heavy and hurt since hearing about your passing. I loved coming in the dairy seeing you and talking to you, and Lord knows I was in there alot. You would always say hello ma’am and at check you would always ask me what was I getting ready to do? You certainly made the world a better place. May God comfort and strengthen your family. Rest in Peace beautiful lady. God Bless!
Bethany A Gracey
March 3, 2018 at 2:47 pmI don’t even know what to say about the passing of this dear women so many people loved & adored here in Lansing. Walking into QD just seeing your smile did so much to alot of others days mine for sure!!
To your whole family especially your girls and grandbabies, prayers to u all. Love u Shorty, fly high Angeal
Lisa
March 24, 2018 at 3:18 pmI’m so sorry to hear about your loss she was such a wonderful and nice and kind person I know her for many years of going into Quality Dairy there was no one else liked her and no one else ever will be like her she will be greatly missed we all loved her rest in peace