Betty Jean Priester

Betty Jean Priester, 69, passed away on May 5, 2018, following a brief illness. She was born on May 10, 1948 in Tuskegee, AL to the late Noah and Annie (Jones) Harvey. A member of Greater Bethel Apostolic Church, Canton, she was known for her outgoing personality and sense of humor. Betty was always an uplifting presence in a room and she loved bingo. She is survived by her children, Cordell “Qua” Priester, Starlita Harvey, Kashiwa Priester, Shinequa Dorsey, Andre Harvey, Lee Bennett and John Priester; eighteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren, and a sister Lula Belle Smith. She was preceded in death by her two sons, Orrin Priester and Rodney Butler; a sister, Essie Mae Morris; two brothers, Noah Harvey and Andrew Harvey; and a grandson, Messiah Sorrells. Friends and family may call at the Greater Bethel Apostolic Church, Canton on Friday, May 11, 2018 from 10am-12pm with funeral services to follow at 12pm in the church. Burial will follow in Massillon Cemetery. Messages of support may sent to the family at www.paquelet.com Paquelet Funeral Home and Crematory 330-833-3222