Betty Lou Lover

November 8, 1939 — June 20, 2026

Bannister

     Betty Lou Lover, age 86, of Bannister, MI, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, surrounded by her family.
     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, with Pastor Cal Emerson officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elba Twp., MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 4-8 P.M. at the funeral home.
      Betty was born in Bannister, MI on November 8, 1939, she was the daughter of Eugene and Nellie (Blount) Lover. Betty attended Lansing Community College where she earned a degree in nursing. She worked as a registered nurse for many years before going back to school to earn a bachelor's degree in accounting from Baker College. Betty became an accountant, and worked as one until her retirement.
      In her younger years, Betty and her brother, Raymond, would pack up their car and take random road trips throughout the country. As she got older, Betty found comfort in staying home and watching game shows with her family. Betty was a lifelong member of Oakley Community Church, and loved her church family.
     She is survived by her nieces: Tina (Danny Cook) Mills, Lucy (Chuck) Hazzard, and Nellie Cox; nephew Gerald (Robin) Hammond Jr; and many great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents Eugene and Nellie; and her siblings: Arthur, Franklin, Richard, Eugene, Raymond, Charles, Margaret, and Barbara.
     Memorials may be made to the Oakley Community Church. Online condolences may be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan.

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026

4:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

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