Betty Jean Truax, 93 of Shelbyville, Michigan, passed away at her home on July 31, 2019. Born May 20, 1926 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of the late George and Jessie (Sweezy) Hammer. Betty was a wonderful seamstress and worked for Kesslers most of her life. She is survived by her children, Gary (Betty) Truax, Darlene (Fred) Morley, Bruce (Sharon) Truax, and Neil (Linda Simmons) Truax; her son-in-law, Kenneth Thomas; her sister, Donna Youtzy; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Truax, and daughter, Janice Thomas; her brothers, Larry (Myrna) Hammer, Wendel (Rose) Hammer, Grant (Beulah) Hammer and Ed (Margaret) Hammer; her sisters, Doris (Pete) Harvish, Joan (Albert) Felker, and Vivian (Joe) Erelewine; and 2 grandchildren, Gina and Kristi. Friends may meet with the family on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel, from 2:00 - 5:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 5, 2019 at the Martin Reformed Church at 11:00 AM. Memorial donations may be made in Betty's name to Wings of Hope Hospice (530 Linn Street, Allegan, MI 49010). Burial will take place at Maplewood Cemetery, Hopkins Township. Service Details. Visitation When: Sunday, August 4th, 2019 2:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel Address: 208 West Main Street Hopkins, Michigan 49328 Service When: Monday, August 5th, 2019 11:00am Location: Martin Reformed Church Address: 1073 W. Allegan Street Martin, Michigan 49070 Interment Monday, August 5th, 2019 | 2:30pm When: Monday, August 5th, 2019 2:30pm Location: Maplewood Cemetery Address: 130th Avenue and 17th Street Hopkins, Michigan 49328