Obituary of Betty Lou Alford

Betty Lou Alford 84, of Niles died at home at 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 29, 2010 under hospice care following an extended illness. She was born March 2, 1925 in Niles to Christian and Lillian (Rook) Schau, living in the Niles, Dayton and Galien areas most of her life. Betty married the love of her life, William F. Alford, Sr. on October 11, 1941 who survives. In addition to her husband she is survived by son, William F. Alford, Jr. (fiancée Nancy Lane) Niles; sister, Lila Brown of Buchanan, 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, a large extended family and long time caregiver, Diana Brooks. Preceeding her in death was her daughter, Martha Lou Alford Rudoni, parents, sisters, Alice Crocker and Luella Ladonski, and brother, Charles (Sonny) Schau. She was a member of: Four Flags Floozies Red Hat Society of Niles Life member of Niles Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 332 Life member of AMVETS Post 98, Holiday, Florida Member of the First Baptist Church, Niles Memorial Services conducted by Rev. James Wing will take place at 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 1, 2010 at Brown Funeral Home, 521 E. Main Street, Niles, MI where friends and family may gather one hour prior to services.