Betty Lindsey Mills

"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for you are with me, your rod and staff will comfort me." Guided by her favorite Bible passage, the 23rd Psalms, and surrounded by her family Betty Mills went home to be with her Lord and Savior. Betty was born on June 2, 1955. At the age of 58, Betty departed this world on Saturday night, January 18, 2014 at The Carpenter House. She was a native and resident of Baton Rouge.   Betty was employed as a medical transcriptionist at East Louisiana State Hospital prior to taking a disability retirement in 1998. During the fifteen years Betty was confined to a wheelchair, never once did anyone hear her complain. She always enjoyed playing with and giving rides to her younger nieces and nephews in her wheelchair. Betty always looked forward to spending time with her grandson, Mikey, as she would arrange special transportation to take him to the library and the movies during his visits. Today, Betty is no longer confined to a wheelchair and is walking the streets of gold. As a member of Cedarcrest Baptist Church, Betty appreciated the fellowship and love everyone showed her. Family was important to Betty and those left to cherish her memory include her son, Jody Michael Mills and wife, Lacy of Independence; grandson, Jody Michael Mills, Jr. of Independence; mother and caregiver, Margaret Lavonne Lindsey of Baton Rouge; sister, Vicki Grain of Maurepas; brother, David Lindsey and wife, Sheri of Baton Rouge; sister, Kristi Johnson and husband, Brent of French Settlement; an aunt, Patty Shirley-Verbois and husband, Douglas of Baton Rouge; cousins, Ben McGee and wife, Jhola of Ruston and Lori McGee of Alexandria; and numerous nieces and nephews. Betty is preceded in death by her father, Wilson Travis Lindsey; grandparents, Benton and Lessie McGee and grandmother, Gladys Johnston. A memorial service will be held at Cedarcrest Baptist Church, 2020 Cedarcrest Ave, Baton Rouge, on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Those wishing to honor Betty's memory may make a donation either to Cedarcrest Baptist Church, 2020 Cedarcrest Ave, Baton Rouge, La., 70816 or to The Carpenter House, 10615 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, La., 70809. The family would like to extend a special thank you for the kindness and compassion shown to both, Betty and her family, by the doctor's, the fifth floor nurses and the aids who cared for Betty at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital and by the nurses and staff at The Carpenter House. Please sign our online registry atwww.rabenhorst.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.rabenhorst.com/">www.rabenhorst.com.