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Betty CRESS Obituary

CRESS Betty Barker 90, passed away on Feb. 5, 2018. Beloved mother of Sheila Cress (Joe) Sargent; grandmother of Shelley Frazier (Quincy) Ward, Ryan Timothy (Susanna) Frazier, and Kristin Frazier (Matt) Mooney; and great-grandmother to 9 special great-grandchildren. She was from Lexington, KY and is the widow of Alex Johnson Cress whom she loved and to whom she was married to for 60 years. She worked as a Bookkeeper for Western Union Telegraph Company for 25 years and also as a Loan Officer for the Federal Credit Union in Lakewood Colorado. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church and Immanuel Baptist Church for many years. Her family believes she is the Best of the Best. She has loved and served them in a special way. Visitation, will be held 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Milward-Southland on Fri., Feb. 9, 2018. Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Friday at Milward-Southland. Burial will be at Camp Nelson National Cemetery on Friday at 2:30 PM. www.milwardfuneral.com

Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Feb. 8, 2018.
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I am so sorry to hear of your mother passing away. I am Deb Faith, daughter of Betty's neighbor, Kitty Sanders.

I enjoyed getting to know Betty during my visits to Brookdale and always thought she was interesting to talk with, active and energetic. That's what I want to be at 90! I would think to myself. Always a smile on her face, she will be sadly missed.

Please accept sympathies extended by the Sanders family.

Debra Faith

February 12, 2018

a loved one

February 9, 2018

What a wonderful lady. She always brought so many happy times to my parents Jason and Chris Taylor. Our hearts are sad and our prayers are with you and your family at her loss.

Jason Taylor Jr

Friend

February 8, 2018

Sheila, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a special lady. I know she will be greatly missed. I am in Indiana watching Jennifer's children. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Peggy Morgan

February 8, 2018

Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
May she rest in peace, and may her family begin the process of healing.

Anthony & Margaret Bieda

Family

February 8, 2018

Sincere condolences to the family. May the family be comforted by this promise at Psalms 145:14,18.

R. B.

February 8, 2018

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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Milward Funeral Directors

391 Southland Dr., Lexington, KY 40503

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1:00 p.m.

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391 Southland Dr., Lexington, KY 40503

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2:30 p.m.

Camp Nelson National Cemetery

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