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Betty Wooley Obituary
September 10, 1924 -
June 14, 2015
Betty Shafer Wooley, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14th 2015 with family by her side. She was born September 10th 1924 in Hampton, Iowa to the late William and Eva Shafer. Betty is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Wooley, two sisters, Margaret Shafer, Mary Shafer Nelch and one brother Raymond Shafer.
During Elementary School years, Betty moved from Iowa to Modesto California with her family where she resided the rest of her life. She graduated from Modesto Junior College where she became a registered nurse. Betty loved working as a nurse for the Stockton State Hospital, where she worked until she retired.
Betty was an active member of Modesto Covenant Church, she loved attending Sunday services as well as Sunday school classes. Betty also loved her monthly get togethers with her sorority sisters of Beta Sigma Phi.
Family was one of the most important things to Betty, and she was constantly surrounded by her loved ones. Betty is survived by her children, Gary (Cathy) Wooley, Mike (Charlotte) Wooley, Pat Wooley, Kym (Gary) Simonson, and Steve (Sharon) Wooley. Grandchildren Todd Wooley, Sunda Wooley, Joseph Wooley, Michelle Felkins, Jennifer Wooley, Jennifer Moore, Sarah Simonson and Kristin Simonson. Betty had 8 great- grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 19th, at 10:00 am at Lakewood Memorial Park in Hughson, California.
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June 22, 2015
oh grandma so much to say never forgot you I will always cherish the last time I saw you very sad how selfish I have been you will be so missed I love you missed the train on funeral I will see you in heaven maybe you can forgive me then love you Jennifer
Craig Cox
June 20, 2015
Betty and Joe together again!!
This gives me such joy and sadness at the same time. Betty & Joe made such a wonderful couple, and I will miss our conversations at the Telephone breakfasts. Betty was just a wonderful person!
"The world is a lesser place without Betty. However I know she is with GOD and the angels, and I know that even heaven is improved by her presents there!! This fact can not diminish your loss, and your grief".
With sadness and abiding respect, Craig & Mickey Cox...
God Bless!
(Craig is son of Joan and Wally Cox)
PS. I knew your folks for over 50 years!
I enjoyed them both so much!!
Things will never be the same!
Joan Cox
June 20, 2015
My sincere sympathy to the family of Betty Wooley.
There is comfort in friendship, Hope in prayer, peace in Love.
From Joan Cox, wife of Wallace Cox
Great friends of Betty & Joe
God Bless one and all!
Joan Cox, Craig & Mickey Cox
(Telephone Company Family)
"The world is a lesser place without Kerri. However I know she is with GOD and the angels, and I know that even heaven is improved by her presents there!! This fact can not diminish your loss, and your grief".
With abiding respect, Craig & Mickey Cox...God Bless!
patty white
June 19, 2015
I'm so so sorry for your loss,she was a hard working,very nice lady. she's my daughters grandma. she will be missed.
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June 18, 2015
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