Betty Darlene KRAUSE

KRAUSE, Betty Darlene, age 77, of Grand Blanc, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Brian's House, Davison. Services will be held at a later date. Betty was born March 21, 1933 in Blackoak, Arkansas the daughter of the late John Everett and Arah Mae (Mangram) Petty. She married Chester Lasley who preceded her in death in 1981. She then married Herbert Krause and he also preceded her in death in 2009. She was employed by World Color Press as a press operator for 25 years, until retirement. Surviving are her 3 sons, James E. Lasley (Donna) of Kokomo, IN, Brian K. Lasley of Monroe, MI, Ronald Lasley of Grand Blanc; two step-daughters, Linda Krause of Kokomo, IN, Lisa Henry of TN; 13 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; 4 brothers, Duane Petty (Ada) of Dardanelle, AK, Hoyt Petty of Flint, James Petty (June) of Burton, David Petty (Sarah) of Flint; sister, Patty Wallace (Randy) of Grand Blanc and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by daughter, Arah Mae Gray; brother, Dean Petty; sister, Marty Voorheis. Online condolences and tributes may be postedon the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com