Obituary of Betty Rose Syson

Betty R. Syson, 94, of Niles, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at her granddaughter’s home in Coloma, Michigan. She was born in Sullivan County, Indiana, on September 23, 1926, to the late James and Edna (Nash) Gray. Betty retired from Simplicity Pattern Company, after forty-plus years with the company. She was one of the last hand folders. Before her husband’s passing in 1981, they enjoyed camping and traveling together. In her free time, you would find her crocheting and creating little doilies for her family. She was an avid Notre Dame football and basketball fan. Betty was always ready for a trip to the casino. She loved her family and thoroughly enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lewis Syson; siblings; Gerald (Lois) Gray, Ralph (Betty) Gray, Don (Mary) Gray, Delphi Wilkins, Lavelle (Ray) Kraft; and her beloved sons, John and Donald Syson. Betty is survived by her daughter, Brenda (James) Jacobs of Niles; daughters-in-law, Sharon (widow of Don) Syson of Niles; Colleen (widow of John) Syson of Niles; six grandchildren, Kelly (Darrell) Gatchell of Coloma; John (Molly) Syson of Niles; Vicki (Craig) Nihart of Texas; David (Amy) Syson of Niles; Michelle (Sid) Clark of South Carolina; Sherry Lentz of Florida; five great-grandchildren; along with a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 20, 2021, at Brown Funeral Home, 521 E. Main St. in Niles, Michigan. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Mission Hills Memorial Garden. Memorial contributions in her memory may be directed to Caring Circle Hospice. Condolences, photos, and memories may be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, of Niles.