Betty Williamson

Williamson, Betty, 80, devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother on July 22, 2012, at Larksfield Place Care Center, peacefully went to be with her heavenly Father. Rosary and visitation with the family will be 7:00 P.M., Thursday, July 26 with Funeral Mass at 10:00 A.M., Friday, July 27, both at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Burial at Greenwich Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Billy Williamson, parents, Rollie R and Elizabeth Roberts, grandson Drew Williamson and brothers, Jerry and Billy Roberts. Survivors: children, Steve (Marta) Williamson, Dave Williamson, Mike (Joan) Williamson, Tim (Deb) Williamson, Randy Williamson, Ann (Lin) Medlin; brothers, John and Daniel Roberts; grandchildren, Christopher, Nicholas, Ashley, Jason, Jeremiah, Melissa, Jeff, Karen, Megan, Connor and Makenna, and 7 great-grandchildren. Betty was a wonderful woman, loved by so many people and will be dearly missed. She loved God and family more than anything. The last years of her life were spent coping with Alzheimers disease. Her faith helped her to cope with all hardships and we know her words to us at this time would be similar to the following poem from Jane M Grippen: “Weep not for me in death, for I have just begun! My soul unbound at last, speeds homeward toward the Son. This all too binding earthly cloak, thrown off eternally - rejoice! I am set free of mortal chains, to hear my Masters voice. Go forth, but not with tears, I am where I belong. Seek you what I have found, proclaim His glory song!” In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 2701 Pattie, Wichita, KS, 67216 or to KU Endowment Alzheimers Disease Center; 3901 Rainbow Blvd; MS 3012; Kansas City, KS 66160 or visit KUAlzheimer.org and click on the “support the ADC” link. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.