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Betty Reed Obituary

Betty (Arthur) Reed was born in 1929 in Pennsylvania. She died on December 17, 2019 in Sacramento with her sons and kind hearted caregivers by her side. She was laid to rest on January 3rd, 2020 in Elk Grove. Betty is survived by her four children, Carol Dinkins (Bill, deceased), Carl Henson Jr. (Barbara), Deborah Henson, and David Henson (Maureen), seven grandchildren, and many great grandchildren. Betty worked at Aerojet for over 30 years as a secretary. In her spare time she enjoyed making beautiful porcelain dolls, needlework, and all kinds of hobbies that involved intricate attention to detail. Betty deeply loved her dogs over the years. She will be remembered for many things, including her quick wit, her taste for all things high-quality, and her strong demeanor. The family would like to thank the staff at Splendor of Carmichael for their special care these past two years.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Jan. 5, 2020.

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5 Entries

Maureen

September 24, 2023

Dear Debbie:
This is Maureen from A and W.
Believe me, the world is screwed up! Many people feel just like you do. Just know that you are still remembered and loved by many people.
Sincerely, Maureen Haas

Debbie Henson

March 21, 2020

Dearest Mom, It is Debbie again, your daughter. I think and miss you every moment of every day I hear you talking to me. You were such a wonderful, honorable MOM. You worked so hard to care for all your 4 children. I journal, but hope know you read this, hear my heart, the world is a mess right now. I miss your calming voice in all of this. I love you with all of my heart and miss you so much. Your daughter, Debbie

January 6, 2020

May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76

Gary Cawood

January 5, 2020

I worked with Betty at Aerojet from '76 to '89. She was a wonderful friend and co-worker. Over the years I lost touch with her but I always wondered how she was doing. I am glad to know she had a good and long life.

Debbie Henson

January 5, 2020

Again, I love you with all of my heart Mom.
Your daughter, Debbie

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