Betty J. Michael, 80, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, in Lafayette, IN.

Betty was born in Harlan County, KY, on May 27, 1935 to Carlos and Della (Napier) Pressley. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Berea College in Berea, KY.

Betty moved to Lafayette in 1967 with her former husband, Nicholas Michael. They raised four boys, Robert, David, Richard, and Stuart.

In the late 70’s Betty reentered the workforce when she became the Tippecanoe County License Branch manager. In the early 80’s Betty entered public office as Tippecanoe County Treasurer. During her public tenure, she also served as County Auditor and County Clerk, and finished her career on the County Council, retiring in 2013.

Betty loved playing bridge with her friends. She loved traveling and seeing new places and meeting new people. Betty never knew a stranger. Most of all, Betty loved cheering on the Kentucky Wildcats.

Betty is survived by her children: Robert, David (Marsha), Richard (Laura), Stuart (Pamela) Michael, her brother Keith Pressley, 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents Carlos and Della Pressley, her sister Jan (Pressley) Payne.

Celebration of her life will be on Saturday March 26, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Calling will be from 10:00am until 1:00 pm with services following immediately after by Pastor Jeff Keller. Interment will be at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests a memorial donation to the Alzheimer’s Association.