Marilyn Ann Betts

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Marilyn Ann Betts

Aug. 29, 1938 - July 27, 2020

McCOOK, Neb. — Marilyn Ann Betts, age 81, of McCook, a beloved wife, mother, grandma and friend, passed away on July 27, 2020, at McCook Community Hospital.

Marilyn was born to Jake and Minnie (Betz) Herbel on Aug. 29, 1938, in Ellsworth Kan. She grew up on the family farm south of Dorrance and graduated from Dorrance High School in 1955. Following high school, she attended Dodge City Junior College.

On Oct. 21, 1956, she was united in marriage to Lester Betts. The couple was blessed with two children: son, Leslie and daughter, Lorenda.

Marilyn spent many years tending to her beautiful gardens and cooking in her kitchen for family and friends. She was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church and devoted many hours to her church and delivering meals on wheels. She enjoyed spending time with friends at Church circle, Extension club, Garden club, and Lunch Bunch. Her favorite way to spend time was with her grandkids. She helped with countless 4-H projects, went to many sporting events and programs, and made countless birthday cakes.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Lester, of 63 years and her parents.

Those left to celebrate her life include her son, Leslie (Lorie) Betts of Dorrance, Kan.; daughter, Lorenda (Steve) Forbes of Beaver City, Neb.; five grandchildren, Jake, Krystle, Autumn, Nicole, and Sarah; and five great-grandchildren, Aiden, Noah, Amea, Kenya, and Amelia.

Memorials are suggested to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 312 Seminole, McCook NE 69001, or the American Red Cross, 404 E. 3rd, Grand Island, NE 6880.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 30, 2020, with family greeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m., at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook.

Funeral services will be Friday, July 31, 2020, at 10:30 a.m., at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, McCook, with Pastor Thalia Woodworth officiating.

Graveside services will be held July 31, 2020, at 4 p.m. at the Dorrance Cemetery in Dorrance, Kan., with Pastor Roger Dennis officiating.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.carpenterbreland.com to sign the online guestbook for the family.