Betty L. Tittsworth, age 86 of Grant Center, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017. She was born March 15, 1930 in Grayling, MI the daughter of James L. and Juanita O. (Muth) Bates. Betty graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1948. She married William "Bill" Tittsworth in 1949 while he was serving in the United States Army. Together Betty and Bill saw the world. They lived three years at the army base in Orleonce France with two of their children, JoAnn and Connie. They celebrated their 8th anniversary with trips to the Eifel Tower and the Arch of Triumph. In 1958 the family returned to Fort Sill where a son, Billy was born. In March of 1967 Bettys husband Bill retired from the Army and the family returned to Grant Center to make their home. Betty was a member of American Legion Post 98 Ladies Auxiliary in Big Rapids and she faithfully served as their Secretary Treasurer for over 40 years. She is survived by her children, JoAnn (Rex) Colley of Big Rapids and Bill Tittsworth of Sidney, MI., 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bill on December 16, 2003, her daughter, Connie Buffin on September 26, 2011 and three brothers. A farewell gathering for Betty will take place Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Big Rapids AmVets Post #1941, 327 S. 4th Street, Big Rapids. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Bettys name may be made to the charity of the donors choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home, Big Rapids. Share a memory or condolence with the family at the guestbook tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Memorial Gathering Saturday, March 11, 2017 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Big Rapids AmVets Post #1941 South Fourth Street Big Rapids,MI 49307