Betsy Lemon
December 16, 2013
Betsy Lemon, 70, passed away Monday, December 16, 2013 under the care of Mercy Hospice with her loving family by her side.
Betsy was born March 13, 1943 in Bryants Store, Kentucky, the daughter of Manford and Lois (Carter) Collett.
She enjoyed gardening, reading, cooking, baking, writing poetry, attending flea markets and especially spending time with her family.
Betsy is survived by her daughters, Karen (Brian) Kelso and Susan (Dwane) Peterson; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Erin, Emily, Bradley, Daniel, Chelsea and Dylan; great-grandchildren, Cailee, Jacob and Bella; brother, Jim (Sharon) Legere; mother-in-law, Marjorie Lemon; and aunt, Mary Jo Logan.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, John “Terry” Lemon; her parents; son, Michael; and brother, Don.
There will be a celebration of Betsy’s life held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines followed by a 2:00 p.m. burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Betsy.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Pastor Nathan Gast
12/19/2013
Dear Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Betsy. Our church has been praying for her for quite some time, and now although saddened to hear of her passing, we rejoice in her "home going". Please know that our thoughts and prayers continue with you.
Susan Dunker-Bendigo
12/19/2013
Karen and Susan,
I'm sorry to hear about your mother's death. My mother shared the obituary with me remembering that Karen and I were friends in the 70s. I'd love to reconnect. I'm on Facebook
Paul, Marlene and Sandra Clark
12/18/2013
We want to express our sympathies and prayers in the home going of your mother. Seeing her picture brought back many pleasant memories.
Carlene reece
12/18/2013
I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing I have so many fond memories of her and your family over the many years. I will miss her greatly as I have lost a very dear friend.
Green
12/18/2013
Thinking of you Jim and Sharon