Lori Betts

Lori Lynn Betts was born on Tuesday, July 14, 1959, and was called home on Monday, December 29, 2025. She leaves behind a life defined not by its length, but by its immense depth.

Lori moved through life awake. Not hurried—but aware. She understood that time was never promised, so she chose presence over postponement. Love was spoken freely around her. She believed words mattered, and she used them with care—offering honesty, reassurance, and calm when it was needed most.

She was shaped by music and movement, drawn to rhythm, expression, and joy. Dance was a language for her—a way of staying connected to life and helping others feel free within themselves. That same instinct carried into how she loved: noticing when others were struggling and offering what she could—time, care, or simply the right words at the right moment. Her presence made room for people to breathe again.

As a mother, she gave her heart fully, teaching compassion, resilience, and the importance of showing up with sincerity.

Like a lioness, her strength was steady and watchful. She protected those in her care without needing recognition. Her life carried the mark of a fighter, though she never wore it loudly. She endured quietly, choosing warmth over bitterness and grace over armor, always believing there was still more life ahead.

Lori taught us that love does not need to be extravagant or delayed. It only needs to be honest—and spoken while there is still time.

“She loved quickly, spoke honestly, and lived with the quiet urgency of someone who knew time was fragile.”