Betsy passed away Monday afternoon, March 14, 2011 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence, Kalamazoo. She was born August 2, 1930 in Defiance Ohio the daughter of the late Clarence and Mildred (Smith) Watson. Betsy was a graduate of Defiance High School and was employed as a legal secretary in the financial trust industry. She enjoyed gardening, bowling, canning, cooking, sewing, crocheting, knitting and her greatest passion was cross stitching. On June 10, 1950 in Defiance, OH Betsy was united in marriage to Kenneth B. Farrance who preceded her in death on May 4, 2010. Surviving are four children, Linda (David) Campbell of Vicksburg, Lynn (Marie) Farrance of Rockford, Les (Mary) Farrance of Lawton and Leigh (Carol) Farrance of Kalamazoo; Five grandchildren, Lindsey Maki, Ashley Farrance, Kristin Karpinen, Michael Farrance and Emily Farrance; six great grandchildren, Skyler VanWagner, Christian VanWagner, Kylie Farrance, Isaac Maki, Kayla Maki and Gabriel Maki. Family will receive friends Thursday evening, (3/17) from 6-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw and Friday 12 noon to 1 p.m. followed by funeral services at 1 p.m. with Rev. Mark Whittaker officiating. Cremation will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to Rose Arbor Hospice Residence, Kalamazoo or Adopt A Friend for Life Animal Rescue.