Obituary of Betty Ann Mays
Age 64, of Joliet, IL passed from this life Sunday, January 2, 2022 in Rolling Meadows, IL. She was born on February 15, 1957 to the late Ernestine (Bonner) and John Jasper Word Sr. in Chicago where she was raised.
She is survived by her son, Stephen Mays; daughter, Stacie Mays (Brett) Bower; grandchildren, Aliren, Tyler, and Raven; sisters, Audrey Brothers, Ella Ferrell, Toni Word, Celeste Evans, and Darleen Faison; brothers, Joseph, Jonathan, Hosea, and Fred Word; many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
Preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Stephanie Mays (2016) her parents, and three brothers, Allen, John Jr. and Jimmie Word.
Betty retired from St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet after over 25 years of dedicated service. She graduated from Fenger High School in Chicago and earned an Associate’s Degree from Joliet Junior College.
Betty was truly one of a kind. She was always putting others first and doing everything in her power to make sure her family and loved ones were safe, happy, and healthy. She went above and beyond with being an amazing mother and grandmother. Growing up Betty really had a passion for singing; she even had her own band that she sang with when she was a teen. Singing and music continued to be a great part of her life. Her favorite things to do were going to the local library and Barnes & Noble because she loved to read. She also enjoyed a nice night of going out to eat, bowling, and to the movie theater or staying home to watch The Andy Griffith Show or “her man” Denzel Washington in the movie The Equalizer. She also was Lebron James’s biggest fan and truly enjoyed watching him play basketball.
Visitation for Betty Ann Mays will be Friday, January 14, 2022 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd (at Essington Rd) Joliet. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning, January 15, 2022, 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Joliet, IL.
For more information please call (815) 741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.
