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1931 - 2004
Age: 72
MADISON, Elizabeth M. “Betty”
Paw Paw Road
Paw Paw
Known to many as Granny Goodwitch, passed away Saturday Morning, July 31, 2004 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. Betty was born December 27, 1931 in Hinsdale, IL the daughter of the late Charles and Marie (Kitzmiller) Lossie. Betty along with her husband, Jim owned and operated the Montgomery Wards Catalog Store in Paw Paw, until it closed in 1984. She then operated the Madison Day Care from her home from 1985 to 2002 with her daughter Linda. Betty is best known by many as Granny Goodwitch, from “Granny Goodwitches Pumpkin Patch”. Jim and Betty have operated a seasonal produce stand at their home in the fall selling pumpkins and fall produce, which she presided over dressed as Granny Goodwitch. On July 29, 1950 in Hinsdale, IL, Betty was united in marriage to Jim Madison, a life long resident of Paw Paw, who survives. Beside her husband Jim, Betty is survived by 2 daughters, Diane (David) Mihelich and Linda (Bill) Britt; son, Ken Madison all of Paw Paw; grandchildren, Michelle, Travis, Michael, and Ashley; great granddaughter, Erin Zirkle-Britt; brother, Charles (Alice) Lossie of Paw Paw; many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Tuesday 6-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where services will be held Wednesday, 11 a.m. with Rev. Carolin Spragg officiating. Interment will be in Cuddeback Cemetery, Paw Paw. Memorial contributions may be made to Arthritis Foundation. |
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There are currently 5 condolences.
Tonda Warner {Tonda Hood}
warner 2paws@Aol.com
Friday August 20, 2004 at
5:18 PM
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Our family will miss Betty very much. As Granny Goodwitch, as a wonderful neighbor, and friend. She shared so much love with the children, and was an inspiration to adults who need to remember to have fun. Her creative spirit,and fun loving ways will never be forgotten. God Bless you, Love from the Warners.
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Nina Jungel Sherburn
Its9aLu@aol.com
Thursday August 12, 2004 at
9:48 AM
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I really didn't know Betty well...she was always Kenny's Mom to me...and she was usually getting after Kenny for something he did wrong! And he usually desrved it!! It's been along time since then but I just wanted to let Kenny and Michelle as well as the rest of the Madison family how sorry I am for your loss...my heart goes out to you all.
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Thursday August 5, 2004 at
4:44 PM
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Claudia Potter
icontact@mindspring.com
Tuesday August 3, 2004 at
3:02 PM
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My second "Mom" Betty will go on in the heart and spirit of many of us whose lives she touched. From my earliest childhood memories, Betty was there to wipe a tear, mend a skinned knee or recite the rules of Cannasta. She accepted all of us (the young people who came to visit regularly on the weekends), whether it was in good times or bad, who we were was always good enough. Yet she wouldn't let us get away with "slack" behavior or excuses. She was one of the strongest, most resourceful role models in my life. She worked hard without complaint and in the face of circumstances that might bring any other person to their knees, she forged ahead. Her laughter, her voice and her "way" are etched in my memory. She will be missed, truly and deeply.
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Kym McKenzie
kenziek@ftclink.com or mckenziek@mi.gov
Tuesday August 3, 2004 at
12:39 PM
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I want to let you know how I feel but I know in my heart that if I say it to you, I'll cry.
I have to say that I don't know what I would have done without "Aunt Betty's" help raising my kids. People sometimes say how strong I was, raising 3 kids alone. What they don't realize is that I had the BEST of help and support. She was always full of love, but was stern when she needed to be.
She was always there for us. She helped us so much with the loss of my Lauren and my parents.
Betty took great care of my kids when they were sick so I could work and she kept them overnight when I was working two jobs. She even gave me a job when I needed one.
She has always been there when we needed her. I can't tell you how many times she helped me with her sage advice and recipes when my 3 were asking for the dishes she made for them.
All that she taught us will continue to guide us through our lives. We will love her and miss her always.
I would like to thank all of you for making us a part of your family. It means more than you know.
Our deepest sympathy and lots of love,
Kym, Nate and Casey
She is with Lauren now....
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