LAUREL — Elizabeth “Betty” Graf, 81, Laurel, died peacefully April 27, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be April 30, at 10:30 a.m., at the Faith Community Church, Laurel, with the Rev. Doug Collins officiating. Services will also be livestreamed at www.facebook. com/WintzRaylive.

Burial will be at the Belden Cemetery. Belden.

Pallbearers will be Michael Hoeppner, Brian Hoeppner, Justin Hoeppner, Patrick Peterson, Ryan Van Cleave and Troy Rasmussen.

Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Visitation and a prayer service were Tuesday, at church, with Pastor Chris Clinchard officiating. Visitation will continue Wednesday, one hour prior to services.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home, Laurel.

Betty was born March 12, 1944, in Winside, to Frederick O. and Mary I. (Taylor) Mann. She was baptized at Theophilus Evangelical Church, near Winside, and attended schools near Hoskins and District #51, near Wayne, before graduating from La Habra High School in California. Betty was first married to Dan Carr, with whom she had her son, Scott, and daughter, Lisa. Later, she married the love of her life, Terry Graf, April 30, 1982, at the United Presbyterian Church, Laurel. Together, they made their home in Laurel and shared many wonderful years, until Terry’s passing in 2018.

She worked for 21 years at Providence Medical Center, Wayne, and was a long-time and faithful member of Faith Community Church, Laurel. Betty had a heart for serving others and a gentle spirit that touched all who knew her.

In her free time, Betty enjoyed quilting, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren— who were the light of her life.

She is survived by her children, Scott (Coleen) Carr, Columbia, S.C.; Lisa (Steve) Hansen, Laurel; Melissa Graf, Belden; and Trish (Scott) Sorenson, Fremont; her brother, Rick (Connie) Mann, Lincoln; sisters, Mary Peterson, Laurel, and Nancy (Kenneth) Nair, Phoenix, Ariz.; a grandson, Logan (Brooke) Hansen; three granddaughters, Morgan (Ben) Barelman, Baylie Graf and Ashley Whitehead; two greatgrandchildren, Aleeya and Justice; nieces, nephews and cousins.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Mary Mann; her husband, Terry Graf (2018); step sons, Jim Graf and Rod Graf; and her brother-in-law, Myron Peterson.