Betty Gardner Grassel

March 5, 1938 - August 8, 2020

Betty Gardner Grassel (82) of Louisville, KY passed peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at home with family by her side and with Pete holding his sweet Mousie’s hand. Betty was born in Wilson, NC and was proud to call Wilson her hometown. She visited as often as possible to relish her friends, family and the food. Betty was Mom to Ken, Joe, Rebecca, and her stepdaughter, Suzanne. She had such love for family. Others claimed her as a mother too: nieces, nephews, neighbors, and friends alike. She was just that kind of lady. Betty met Pete in 1978 and they were married in 1983. They were a match made in heaven and perfect partners for each other. They loved unconditionally and without limits in this lifetime, and will continue their love into eternity. Betty created beauty all around her and brought beauty to those who knew her. Her love of nature and neighbor was fully apparent throughout her life. She had a special gift of asking questions, intently listening, and always learning – whether about people, animals, places, or plants! She cultivated her home and garden with a purposeful and tender touch of love. She tended to her relationships with great intentionality, as seen in the sweet ways she listened to, cared for, and cared about those in her sphere of influence. Betty’s beautiful baby blue eyes were always on the lookout to capture moments for memories, and stories to share- all of which were done with amazing excellence. Her love of her neighbors was exhibited in the way she joyfully served the Chenoweth Hills Property Owners Association for 30+ years, with more than 15 years as President. She retired in the first quarter of 2020. Warm, caring, loving, classy, elegant, beautiful, gentle, bubbly, blessed and bright...Betty was and is truly loved by all those she touched, and will be forever missed until we see her again. Mousie, Mom, Grandma, Ms. Betty- Keep painting the sky for us! We love you! Betty is survived by her husband of 37 years Pete R. Grassel; her sons Ken Stone (Dale) and Joe Stone (Stephanie); her daughter Rebecca L. Whitley (Brett) and step-daughter Suzanne Shoger (Tim); 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A celebration of Betty’s life will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Ratterman and Sons Funeral Home Jeffersontown 10600 Taylorsville Rd. Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Salvation Army. Due to the Covid Mandate, masks and temperature checks will be required. Attendance is limited due to social distancing requirements.