Betty's parents, George and Elizabeth, when she was still just a twinkle in their eyes
Betty's parents, George and Elizabeth, when she was still just a twinkle in their eyes
Betty and her dad - she thought he was SO handsome and just the sweetest man in the world.
Betty and her dad - she thought he was SO handsome and just the sweetest man in the world.
Betty's dad in the lobby of the hotel where she spent so much time as a child
Betty's dad in the lobby of the hotel where she spent so much time as a child
Betty was a smart cookie. She and her checkered coat were both standouts in the National Honor Society.
Betty was a smart cookie. She and her checkered coat were both standouts in the National Honor Society.
Great rhythm showed as a majorette - as well as dancing and singing throughout her life.
Great rhythm showed as a majorette - as well as dancing and singing throughout her life.
Always a great student with a love of learning, Betty graduated from both high school and college.
Always a great student with a love of learning, Betty graduated from both high school and college.
And at college, in a play called Mrs. Moonlight, she met Bill.
And at college, in a play called Mrs. Moonlight, she met Bill.
Bill won out over several suitors. They married with WWII in the backdrop.
Bill won out over several suitors. They married with WWII in the backdrop.
Such a beautiful bride!
Such a beautiful bride!
The Plant Family - Look what she started!
The Plant Family - Look what she started!
They had a wonderful celebration for their 50th anniversary and were married for a total of 59 years.
They had a wonderful celebration for their 50th anniversary and were married for a total of 59 years.
She loved being around the children at the carousel.
She loved being around the children at the carousel.
So many fabulous late night chats....
So many fabulous late night chats....
Art, theater and music were alway encouraged and enjoyed
Art, theater and music were alway encouraged and enjoyed
This was right after she got a big lick on the cheek! Animals and kids.... such a joy! (As long as they go home with their parents :)
This was right after she got a big lick on the cheek! Animals and kids.... such a joy! (As long as they go home with their parents :)
Hats off to Mom's Day!
Hats off to Mom's Day!
After breaking a shoulder trying to get a spare when bowling, she discovered Wii bowling was a lot safer than those slippery alleys. (She continued to be great at sinking puts with indoor golf as well! A keen eye.)
After breaking a shoulder trying to get a spare when bowling, she discovered Wii bowling was a lot safer than those slippery alleys. (She continued to be great at sinking puts with indoor golf as well! A keen eye.)
Oooooo... did you say chocolate ice cream?!!!!
Oooooo... did you say chocolate ice cream?!!!!
Gotta love those puppies
Gotta love those puppies
Sweets and Christmas music... what a lovely day...
Sweets and Christmas music... what a lovely day...
Kisses, though, are the best sweet of all. 'Sweet as sugar' she'd always say.
Kisses, though, are the best sweet of all. 'Sweet as sugar' she'd always say.