Gracie Betts

In the county of Hot Springs, the town of Malvern, in the state of Arkansas, on February 26, 1934, Edward and Annie Sanders were blessed with the birth of one, Gracie Lee Sanders, the youngest of 10 children. She fit her position well as “The Baby Girl.”

At the young age of 20, Gracie was married to Johnny Hamm and started a family in Malvern, Arkansas. A handful of years later, they moved to Denver, Colorado, where she had the remainder of her ten children.

The relocation was hard on Gracie, she survived a divorce and was determined to raise all 10 of her children relying on the help of God. She became a member of True Faith Church of God in Christ, and the Lord surrounded her with love and support, keeping her focus on Christ. Missionary Betts’ walk with God and became a lot closer when she was blessed with a God sent husband, Walter N. Betts, who was willing to take on Gracie's full house. After strong persuasion in a short time, he converted to Church of God in Christ, and by that time she was ready to marry.

This marriage was a partnership in love, the two of them set out to do the work of the Lord. Opening a church in Denver on Champa Street. The congregation was seven (7) kids making a joyful noise… this became a building in progress for several years, and several locations later, Aurora Church of God in Christ was established; here the tree had taken root.

Upon starting St. John Aurora Church of God in Christ, Missionary Betts served her husband, her pastor, and her church with dignity and respect. After Transitioning from First Lady to the Church Mother under Pastor Debra Clay; Gracie for over 30 years held her positions at St John Church of God in Christ, and now she will be ushered into the gates of Heaven where she will once again be reunited with her husband Pastor Walter N. Betts, her son David Glenn Hamm, her daughter Ruthie Hamm, and her daughters, Sandra Jeffreys and Joyce Stewart. She was also preceded in death by her parents and 10 siblings.

Our heavenly father saw fit to reward Missionary Gracie Lee Betts with a set of wings on February 15, 2019; Spending 84 years with us. Missionary Betts leaves behind 6 children, 25 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Mother your success in life will always be ingrained in our hearts forever.

May you Rest in peace until we meet again…

Visitation : February 26, 2019 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Faith Temple COGIC
12400 East Hoffman Blvd.
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 367-1187

Celebration of Life : February 26, 2019 10:00 am

Faith Temple COGIC
12400 East Hoffman Blvd.
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 367-1187

Graveside Service : February 26, 2019 3:00 pm

Fort Logan National Cemetery
3698 S Sheridan Blvd
Denver, CO 80235

Reception : February 19, 2019 4:30 pm

Faith Temple COGIC
12400 East Hoffman Blvd.
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 367-1187