Betty Ann (Blanchard) Dufrene

She was the beloved wife of the late Russell Dufrene for over 30 years; mother of Trudy Ann Dufrene (Jed), Chris Joseph Dufrene Sr. (Sissy), Eric Joseph Dufrene Sr. (Cindy), and the late Randy Paul Dufrene Sr.; grandmother of Randy Dufrene Jr., Roger Dufrene Sr., Brandi Dufrene, Chris Dufrene Jr., and Eric Dufrene Jr.; great grandmother of Mallory Dufrene, Claire Dufrene, Roger Dufrene Jr., Rome Dufrene, and Rennan Dufrene; daughter of the late Marcello and Russell Blanchard; sister of Geraldine Walker, Brenda Blanchard, and Russell Blanchard Jr. as well as the late Ronnie Blanchard, Roland Blanchard, and Michael Blanchard; She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was an Avon representative for many years. She was an avid bowler, and her team was nationally competitive for years. She love going to lunch with her friends, and really any excuse to spend time with her friends. She loved Christmas, everything Christmas, and had a large collection. She also collected salt and pepper shakers, like thousands of salt and pepper shakers, all over the house and even into the attic.

A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 12:00 PM. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Mausoleum at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WestsideLeitzEagan.com for the Dufrene family.