Obituary of Betty Treece

Betty Rae Turner was born on March 10, 1933 in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Betty was the daughter of the late William Henry Turner and the late Lizzie (Tennyson) Turner. She married the love of her life Ottie B. Treece on December 24, 1955 in Tazewell, Tennessee. Betty was a homemaker, and in fact a homebody. She enjoyed listening to Country and Gospel music. She also liked to watch game shows on television. Most of all Betty loved to spend time with her family and she loved to cook for them. Betty always looked forward to big Sunday dinners and getting the family together. She also enjoyed word search puzzles. Betty had a special place in her heart for babies and especially was fond of her grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She had attended Monroe Missionary Baptist Church and prior to moving to Monroe she was a member of Old Yellow Creek Baptist Church in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Betty Rae Treece, age 78, of Monroe, Michigan died at 10:05am, Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Fountain View of Monroe. She had been in poor health for six months and under the care of Heartland Hospice and Homecare. Her passing in addition to her parents was preceded by an infant brother: Doyle Turner and her beloved husband: Ottie on July 12, 2006. To cherish her memory she leaves a son: Randall (Tricia) Treece of Monroe; a stepson: Dock D. (Cynthia) Treece of Toledo, Ohio; two sisters: Helen Treece and Mildred (Richard) Grassley of both of Monroe; two brothers: J.C. (Hazel) Turner of Monroe and Lavern Turner of Middlesboro, Kentucky; four grandchildren: Jacob, Abby, David, and Ben Treece; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may gather from 4:00pm until 8:00pm Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734)384-5185. A Celebration of Her Life will take place at 2:00pm, Thursday, March 8, 2012 also at Merkle's. The Reverend Roy Southerland, Pastor of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church will officiate. Procession will follow to Roselawn Memorial Park in LaSalle for burial. In lieu of flowers memorial donations for those who desire are suggested to Monroe Missionary Baptist Church or Heartland Hospice. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.