Betty Wilson's Obituary
Betty Louise Grant Wilson, age 74, embarked on her next adventure in life eternal August 24, 2017 in Richardson, Texas. She was born November 23, 1942 in Hannibal, Missouri to Aubrey Royal Grant and Mildred Hines. Growing up, she had a large and loving family. She is survived by sisters Rebecca Lomonte and Sandra Grant Stout of Missouri. She also had brothers: William Grant, Richard Grant, Gary Grant, Aubrey Royal “AR”, and Donald Grant. Other sisters include: Deborah Grant and Patti Miller.Growing up in Missouri, she enjoyed spending time with her sisters and family. Her life took her on many adventures; and by providence ended up in Dallas, Texas. Her life in Dallas brought her to meeting Dewey “Lawrence” Wilson in the early sixties. Their love spanned over five decades and included raising five beautiful children.Betty Lou was a woman of many passions. Devout to her spiritual life she was an active member and avid volunteer to her Christian Science brethren. The artistically inclined Betty often would paint, sketch, and create crafts; however, her love and art found the greatest fruition through her love of baking. Ask anyone who knew her well and they will most likely mention her not only toothsome but aesthetically awing confections and baked goods.She adored and loved those around her whom she counted among friends were cherished as family. Her most cherished asset was her loving, and large, family. She is survived by her children: Kelly and Michael Patterson, Leslie Cipollone, Larry and Karla Wilson, Stephanie and Michael Ramoz, and Shannon Wilson. Betty was affectionately known as “Mimi” to her grandchildren: Jason Cepeda, Lindsey Chamberlain, Amber Ramoz, Justin Wilson, Zachary Ramoz, Shayne Fraizer, Corrado Cipollone, Brittnii Nelson, Tristian Wilson, and Sarah Patterson. Betty also loved her great-grandchildren: Landon, Kobe, Emma, Mallory, Kylie, Sander, Lake, Ranger, Emory, and Gunner. Her devoted family enjoyed spending holidays, weekends, outings, and other functions together. Her colorful story-telling, often beginning with “when Mimi was a little girl,” is among some of the fondest memories of her survivors.She was very fond of the amazing people in her life. Her family would like to show gratitude and appreciation to all the people who helped guide her though her earthly spiritual journey including all caregivers, practitioners, and other professionals who helped keep her as the testament of miracles so many will remember her as. We love you, Betty Lou “Mimi” Wilson.
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