Betty Jean Truax, 93 of Shelbyville, died at her home Wednesday, July 31.
She was born May 20, 1926, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of the late George and Jessie (Sweezy) Hammer.
Betty was a seamstress and worked for Kessler’s most of her life.
She is survived by her children, Gary (Betty) Truax, Darlene (Fred) Morley, Bruce (Sharon) Truax, and Neil (Linda Simmons) Truax; her son-in-law, Kenneth Thomas; her sister, Donna Youtzy; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Truax, and daughter, Janice Thomas; her brothers, Larry (Myrna) Hammer, Wendel (Rose) Hammer, Grant (Beulah) Hammer and Ed (Margaret) Hammer; her sisters, Doris (Pete) Harvish, Joan (Albert) Felker, and Vivian (Joe) Erelewine; and two grandchildren, Gina and Kristi.
Friends can meet with the family from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel. Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5, at the Martin Reformed Church.
Memorial donations may be made in Betty’s name to Wings of Hope Hospice, 530 Linn Street, Allegan, MI 49010. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery, Hopkins Township.
