Betty Valetta Thomas, age 81, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, June 21, 2019. Born May 26, 1938, in Three Rivers, MI to the late Raymond and Anne. She married her high school sweetheart, Richard Eugene Thomas, in March of 1957, who preceded her in death in 2004. Betty enjoyed antiquing, rug hooking, knitting, swimming, tennis, walking, and creating memories with her family. Betty is survived by her two sisters, Darlene and Priscilla (March); two daughters Shannon (Daniel), Susan (John); four grandsons, Jason (Joanne), Richard, Byron, and Brandon. She is also survived by her many nieces and nephews and their children and by her loving partner of 12 years, Ed Bergenham.