With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bettie J. Waters (Iron River, Michigan), born in Terrell, Texas, who passed away on March 24, 2023 at the age of 97. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Floyd Marlin and Mae Elizabeth Riley (Church); her husband Roy Melvin Waters of St. Louis, MO; her brother Gerald Marlin Riley; and her daughter-in-law Mary Ruth Waters.

She is survived by : her son Rev. Dan Riley Waters of Iron River; her grandchildren, Joy Marlene Waters Ward (DeWayne) of Harvey, MI and Daryl Roy Waters (Becky) of Crystal Falls, MI.; her sister-in-law Jeannie Riley of Fullerton, CA; her great grandchildren, Charissa Anne of Green Bay, WI, Ian Michael Ward of Green Bay, WI, Zoe Aiden of Green Bay, WI, Roy Jonathan Waters of Green Bay, WI, Scott Taylor (Katie) of Green Bay, WI, Alex Taylor (Tanner) of Green Bay, WI and Analise Taylor of Grafton, WI.; and her nieces and nephews, Gail Bangert of St. Louis, MO, Dennis Fechter (Nancy) of The Villages, FL, Brent Logan Riley (Lori) of Yorba Linda, CA, Beverly Jean Wolfe, Bouka Wolfe, Riley Wolfe, Austin and Skyler Riley.

God gave me a wonderful life! – Bettie – 2/13/23, In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Iron River Bible Church or Charity of choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jacobs Funeral Home, Inc. of Iron River