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TAYLOR, Bettie Lee
Age 76, passed away Nov 19, 2010 in Fresno, CA. Bettie was born Aug 13, 1934 in McAllen Texas. She lived in New York, Chicago and Cleveland before settling in Sacramento CA, where she lived for 40 years. A talented business woman, Bettie owned an antiques store, cooking school and translating business. A pillar of her community, she was a member of the CA State World Commission, chair of the Mexican American Chamber of Commerce and president of the Midtown Business Association. Bettie Lee had a great zest for life. She loved to learn and enjoyed researching and documenting her family genealogy. She enjoyed shopping and created a beautiful home where she would cook, entertain and tell elaborate stories at her many family gatherings. Bettie adored her family and was cherished by her family. Preceded in death by her father, Bedford Lee Taylor and her mother Gregoria Gallardo Taylor; she is survived by her brother John Green Taylor. Married first to Vincent J. Guiffreda (deceased) she was a loving mother to Alice Ann, Vincent Lee and Gregory Daniele. She then became a devoted wife to William D. Kennedy (deceased) and loving step-mom to William Blake. She was a loving mother-in-law to Ralph, Sherry and Wendy. She was blessed with love once more with her paramour Carlos Olivas. Bettie adored her many nieces and nephews and cherished her grandchildren, Jason, Veronica (Blaine), (Jasmine), Robert (Tiona), Daniele, Anthony, Cassandra and Clelia and was blessed with her great-granddaughter Destiney Lynn. Bettie was treasured by all who knew her and will be respectfully honored and dearly missed. Service to be held Saturday, December 4th, 2010 at 2pm at Center of Praise Ministries, 1228 23rd Street (and Capitol Ave) 95816.
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The way we were.
Carlos olivas
December 17, 2010
It has been only 30 days since I heard your voice over the phone. You were so happy that you would be coming to Sacrament. I miss you very much. I miss your love. I miss your voice. I miss you.
Phil & Linda Horning
December 12, 2010
To have had an opportunity to meet her was a gift. She was and will always be a treasured soul.
Always a smile, bright spot, cherished friend
Jeannie Bewley
December 4, 2010
Always a bright smile, fun & loving
Jeannie Bewley
December 4, 2010
Jeannie Bewley
December 4, 2010
Blessed Angel now in Heaven, Our Bettie Lee is & will always be remembered with a smile. She brought sunshine in the room, whenever she entered it, never met a stranger & made you feel extra special in her presence. I am so grateful to have shared so many special moments & occasions with her. She was an extraordinary woman in every way & I admired her strength, tenacity, zest for life, knowledge & the way in which she gave & shared unselfishly to everyone. I am so honored to have been one of her friends, one she mentored & loved. I know she is peaceful & happy, looking at me with the sparkle she always had, one of our brightest stars. "Dearest Bettie Lee, until we rejoice again, with our Lord Jesus, know I will always have you in my heart."
with love,
Jeannie Bewley
Bob Carter & Charlene Gill
December 4, 2010
Godspeed, dear cousin......
Suzanne Deger
December 3, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of Bettie Lee's passing. I have really fond memories of her that I will treasure always. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of her family during this time. She was truly a beautiful person and I loved her and will miss her very much.
December 2, 2010
We send our love to you all at this sad time in your life. Praying for peace and comfort to you . Thankful for the timing when God put her in Williams life. Thanks for sharing her so graciously. She was a fun person to know and always felt like we were old friends.Love to you. Danny and Bonnie Cagle{Williams cousin from Idaho}.
Jill Benshabbat
December 2, 2010
I'm so thankful and blessed to have met you Aunt Bettie Lee! I will always cherish that moment when I first looked into your warm, beautiful eyes! Love, Jill
Carlos Olivas
December 2, 2010
I miss you very much. We had so much fun together last year and even when you were not feeling well this year. Every time we we got together we wood make faces at each other like little kids. We wood laugh until it hurt. I miss you.
Carlos (your man)
December 2, 2010
John and Pat
We are very sorry for your great loss. Please try to take comfort in her great life with so much love, family and accomplishment. I know she is in a good place with God.
George and Triston
December 2, 2010
We will miss our sweet cousin.We visited her in Sacramento and she took us in and also our friends Connie and Bill and made us feel like she was delighted to see us all.Love James and Shirley Cordes
Amy & Jason Havansek
December 2, 2010
We will miss your laugh and your love.Be with God now and rest in peace.We love you always and forever.
Amy & Jason
John & Pat Taylor
December 2, 2010
Sis, we'll miss your smile, your cooking, and your dedication to family & ancestry but we also know you're now with mom and dad. We love you.
Brother and Pat
Bishop Parnell and Dianna Lovelace and the Center of Praise Ministries
December 2, 2010
We extend our prayers and love to the family. We so love Ms. Bettie Lee. She was a great part of our church family and the community. The house on the corner is just not the same. However, we know that she is rejoicing with the Lord. We honor her greatly!!!!
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