Betty Carlisle

Betty Lou Carlisle formerly of Lennon, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 with family by her side at Brookdale of Midland.  Age 91 years old.  She was born on August 20, 1930 to Alfred and Nina Lantz in Mansfield, Ohio.

She married Kenneth Carlisle on August 3, 1951 in Mansfield.  They were very proud to have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this year.  She loved life on the farm, taking the horses to the county fairs, animals, and her flower gardens (definitely a green thumb). She was a very talented cook, baker, and crafter (especially loved crocheting afghans).

Besides her husband, Betty is survived by her children; Keith Carlisle (Swartz Creek), Kimberly and Rodney Friesen (Lansing) and their children, Elisabeth & Caleb; Kirk and Mary Carlisle (Midland) and their sons, Jacob and Andrew (Nicole); Kerry and Larry Howard (Midland) and their children, Jessica, Addison, and Ian.  She also leaves her great-grandchildren; Olive, Violet, Paislee and Levi.

Betty was preceded in death by granddaughter, Aimee Howard.  Also preceding her are her brothers and sisters; Minnie Skulski, Ruth Bartley, Mary Stevens, Marge Hodgson, Lester, Robert, and Arthur Lantz.

The family would like to thank the staff of Brookdale of Midland and Americans Hospice Care for their loving attention to Betty’s needs while she was with them.

A private service will be held at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to Americans Hospice Care (https://www.ahhcmi.com/) or St. Jude Children's Hospital (https://www.stjude.org/)

Arrangements being made by Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com