Bettye Kay's obituary , Passed away on September 5, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Bettye Kay

September 5, 2026

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Bettye Kay's obituary , Passed away on September 5, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Bettye Kay Obituary

The passing of Bettye Kay of Grand Rapids, Michigan occurred on September 5, 2026. Bettye shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her mother Bernice Briggance; her husband Charles Kay; and her brother Bob Briggance. She is survived by: her children, Sherry Overton-Fry (David), Laurie Linton (Tom), Scott Overton (Ena) and Stacy Hepburn (Robert); her stepdaughters, Lorraine Visser (Dick) and Linda Bischoff; and her brothers, C. Larry Briggance and George Briggance.

In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions in her memory to Network180, Kent County Community Mental Health Authority, serves adults, youth and families seeking help with mental health, substance use or intellectual & developmental disabilities, 790 Fuller Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 or Railside Assisted Living Center, Attn: Staff Celebration Fund, 7955 Byron Center Avenue SW, Byron Center, MI 49315.

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