Betty Christon 05/12/2024

Betty Jean Christon, age 83, died on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the River Falls Area Hospital in River Falls, WI. Betty was born April 29, 1941, in Milwaukee, WI. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Milwaukee, WI.
Betty worked in the healthcare field. She loved playing bingo and going to Bible study. She was a prayerful Catholic. Betty loved watching the Packers with her son Steve and she loved all her sweets and snacks. Betty had a great sense of humor and was kind to everyone she met.
She is survived by her son, Steven Rice and his wife Amy Rice; her partner of 32 years, Milton Morrow; and her grandchildren, Steven, Quinton, Skyla, Yasmine, Corneluis, Christopher, and Patrice; along with several great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Betty is preceded by her mother, Ophelia Rice and her father, Knowledge Williams; son, Richard Rice; sister, Doris Powell; husband, Isaiah Christon; and her special aunt, Violet Williams.
There was a Catholic service by her favorite clergy, Deacon John Woehrle, on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 4:00 pm at Bonfe located at 455 Hardman Avenue South, South St. Paul, MN 55075. Dinner to follow immediately after Betty’s service.
The family would like to extend a special Thanks to the staff at the Ellsworth Health Services for doing more than just their job, but also for becoming family. Cremation provided by Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.