BORN

1932

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

People's Funeral Chapel

501 North Douty Street

Hanford, California

Sally Bettencourt Obituary

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister, went to be with our Lord on September 19, 2013, peacefully at her home.
Born to Joseph and Alice Duarte on January 25, 1932. Sally was raised here in Hanford, and attended the old Grangeville School and Hanford High School. She married the love of her life on, July 22, 1950 and they spent 63 beautiful years together and raised two children.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Joseph and Alice Duarte, Brother; Ronnie Duarte and Sister Sharon Scoonburg. She was also preceded in death by her three children; Steven Anthony Bettencourt, Janice Marie Alice Bettencourt and Debra Bettencourt.
She is survived by her loving Husband of 63 years William (Willie) Bettencourt, her sister Susan Glisson, Brother Rick Gouveia and Uncle Alvin Billy Duarte.
She is also survived by 4 grandchildren; James Michael Bettencourt, Stephen Anthony Matthews and wife Monica, Christina Collin and Gerald Matthews. Five great-grandchildren; Christian Matthews, Charles Matthews, Trinity Matthews and Hope Matthews. She will also be missed by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
She will greatly be missed by all.
Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at 10 am at People's Funeral Chapel Family and Friends are invited to visit www.peoplesfuneralchapel.com to send condolences and flowers to the family.

Published by The Hanford Sentinel on Sep. 24, 2013.
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I met Sally in 2001. She was a kind and sweet women. Always walking or riding the Kart bus. She probably went through more shoes then any one I know. She will always be in my heart and never be forgotten. Rest In Peace Miss Sally!!

Donna Marie Vargas

September 25, 2013

Mr Bettencourt ,I'm very sorry for your loss Fred Leathers

September 25, 2013

Nice lady......she would alway walk to and from the store on florinda and stop and chat about her dogs.

jr

September 25, 2013

Though she was my cousin, I always saw her as my Grand Aunt. I loved it when she shared her stories and experiences with me. now she's reunited with her family. God Bless Willie and his family.

Stephanie Duarte

September 25, 2013

I'm am sending you all my thoughts and prayers. My cousin Sally was the sweetest lady and I love her dearly. We had some very good times when we were younger and some fun times the last couple years either going for Chinese food or to the Monday sale that she loved going to. I will miss her dearly until we meet again.

Marvalee Dillon

September 22, 2013

Willie and family,I am very sorry to hear of my cousin Sallys death,I have many good memories of her, one is, I always saw her with a smile on her face, just like her mother,I will miss her, even though I was rarely able to see her, since we lived far apart.

Darlene Hogen (aunt flora's daughter)

September 22, 2013

Willie and Family, Cherie and I are very sorry to hear of Sallys death. She was a very special woman. Family was always first with her. I will always remember what a wonderful cook she was.

Yvonne & Cherie

September 21, 2013

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