Betty Jean Esch, 83, of Rothbury, passed away March 22, 2024, in the presence of family. She was born January 19, 1941, in Muskegon, the daughter of Robert and Lucille (Brown) Hanks.

Betty was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family and having small and personal talks with each and every one of them. She enjoyed crocheting and she especially loved the great outdoors, whether it was working in her rose garden, camping, playing horseshoes, or feeding her beloved cardinals and hummingbirds.

Betty is survived by; her husband, Gerald; children, Edward D. (Monica A.) Pulsipher, Cindy L. Pulsipher Scofield, Timothy A. Esch, Dale A. Esch, Mark (Kim) Pulsipher, and Jane L. Lorenz; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Darlene.

Betty was preceded in death by: her son, Gary L. Esch; her father, Robert Hanks; her mother, Lucille (Moss) Yeargan; brother, Paul Hanks; and sisters, Nancy Sayers and Patricia Nichols Bell.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the Harris Funeral Home, 267 North Michigan Avenue, Shelby, MI 49455, with Pastor Bill Ryder officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Wednesday March 27, 2024, at the Harris Funeral Home and Thursday, March 27, 2024, from 10:00 AM until time of services at the funeral home. Interment will follow services in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Shelby.

The Harris Funeral Home, in Shelby, is handling arrangements.

www.harrisfhome.com