Celebrating the life of
Betty Jean Mickle Nicholson
November 13, 1931 - November 28, 2012
Betty Jean Mickle Nicholson
Betty Jean Mickle Nicholson, "BJ" daughter of the late Walter Lee and Willie Lucille Hunter Mickle passed away in Savannah, Georgia on November 28th, 2012. She was born in Liberty, S.C. on November 13th, 1931. Betty was a proud graduate of Greenville High School from the Class of 1950. She lived in South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama, but most of her life was in Greenville, S.C. BJ worked as a buyer in several jobs. She worked at Oakmont Nursing Home in Greenville, S.C. and as a buyer at Fuji in Greenwood, S.C.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Lee and Willie Lucille Mickle. Surviving are her four children, Lisa N. Mickler daughter and Claude Mickler of Savannah, GA, Lynn N. Henry daughter and Steven Henry of Columbia, KY, Lee N. Christopher daughter of Savannah, GA, and Lance Nicholson son and Molly Nicholson of Mountain Rest, SC.
Also surviving are Jeff grandson and Moria Landrum of Wilmington Island, GA, Hunter Tyson grandson of Rentz, GA, Andrea granddaughter and Robbie Gribbins of Campbellsville, KY, Nathan grandson Sanders of Campbellsville, KY, Neil grandson and Jade Sanders of Campbellsville, KY, Shawn grandson Christopher of Greenville, S.C. and Ashley, Andrea, Emily, and Anna granddaughters Nicholson of Mountain Rest, S.C. Great grandchildren surviving are Trinidy and Tyler Gribbins of Campbellsville, KY.
Special friends and family also surviving are Herb Tyson, Wake Forest, NC, Beauford Sanders, Campbellsville, KY, and numerous cousins in Greenville and Simpsonville, SC. The family just can't name all the many wonderful friends that Betty had known and loved throughout her life.
She will fondly be remembered for her love of nature, pets, the beach, cooking, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She always had a candy dish on her desk, always offering a great smile and talks to everyone. She loved to watch movies, musicals, and was known to fix meals that could "feed an army!"
The family would like to personally thank the staff at Azalealand Nursing Home which includes the nurses, aides, and office staff. Also the family would like to thank Hospice of Savannah for being the "people with a gift for helping."
No service or gathering will be held at this time. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.
Remembrances: In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her name to one of the following: Hospice of Savannah at www.HospiceSavannahHelps.org or Humane Society of Savannah www.humanesocietysav.org.
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com .
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Mama, I remember your amazing dinners at Thanksgiving and Christmas!!! The wonderful squash casserole, green bean casserole , and the mashed potatoes ! We could not wait to sit around that large oak table with matching chairs. What amazing memories we now hold in our minds. We play them over and over. We can smell the cooking of each creative dish! We know that we can't replace your love we felt each day, but we are trying to do this with our own kids as we prepare our Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. We are thankful that we had a Mother like you ....that gave us memories that filled our souls each and everyday ...that laughed often at our kids and their spirited personalities! What a woman..... the BEST 'Steel Magnolia' woman we have ever loved and strive to imitate your character, wit, laughter, and love of life each and every day, every hour, each second of our lives. Rest well my love...we think of you daily and miss you to the moon and back times infinity squared! Love you :
- Lynn, Columbia, KY
One year ago you left us and I miss you every day. I will remember the holidays with all the love and laughter we had together. You would be so proud of your baby Lee.
- Lee Christopher, Savannah, GA
It's Mothers Day and I miss you today. I understand the joy and the heartache of being a mother and I thank you for all your help thru the years. You were with me when I had my son and got to see him first. You made japanese food, his favorite, for him. You help make Easter Egg baskets for him like you made for me. You tried to make me a better mom even when I woundn't listen or take your advice. I love you mom!
- Lee Christopher, Savannah, GA
Grandma Betty, Everyone up in Mountain Rest love and miss you. We all have wonderful memories with you that we will always cherish. I wish you could have met my husband Corey and my beautiful baby boy William but I know you can see them now. Rest in peace Grandma Betty. We love you. Emily and the Nicholson clan
- Emily Nicholson Porter, Salem, SC
I NEW BETTY FOR A SHORT TIME. BUT WHENE YOU MEET HER YOU HAD TO LOVE HER. LISA THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME IN TO HER LIFE SHE WILL BE MISSED.
- claude mickler, savannah, GA
I love you and miss you very much. I miss how every Friday night we would go to the Apollo King. Saturday morning house cleaning with the music playing and how we always ended up dancing. The cakes and chocolate eclares you made and always let me lick the bowl. I will miss you calling me your Baby Lee.
- Lee Christopher, Garden City, GA
Sorry for your loss Lynn, you are in our prayers! The Henry Family
- Steven L Henry Jr., , AK
Lynn, I just wanted to say how sorry I am. I'm sorry I never got to meet your mother. If she was anything like you she must have been a real pistol! I enjoy working with you so much. Let me know if I can do anything for you as you grieve.
- Penny Simmons, Lexington, KY
lisa,claude and lee, so sorry for the loss of your mother and mother-in-law. betty jean sounded like a really wonderful person with lots of love to give and great memories in her honor. you were blessed to have had her in your lives.
- buck & cheryl ormston, garden city, GA
Betty was always a very special lady to me. It never felt right to just call her Betty, or BJ, so I always called her 'Mom' as she was like a second Mom to me. I have so many fond memories of her, especially around Thanksgiving and Christmas. All the ladies in the kitchen Lisa, Lynn, Lee, Mom, and Cile dodging each other and putting together a feast for the family. And what a character Cile was. She had an amazing memory, never forgot the smallest detail, worked all her life without ever filling out an application. I'll always cherish my time with both Betty Mom and cile in the living room talking and I'll always be grateful for the happiness they gave me. All my love to the family.
- Herb Tyson, Wake Forest, NC
Lisa, I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful mother. She sounded like a really great person and I regret not having met her but I know you. The part of you that reflects her grace, generosity, and love of others shines in you. Honor her always by allowing her goodness to shine through you. Many blessings to you, Lisa, and your entire family
- Karen Moore, Waller, TX
My prayers are with you duing this time of both sorrow of your mother passing but yet the reflections of loving memories as well. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. Emily Keith
- Emily Keith, Savannah, GA
We're sorry to hear of Betty's passing. She and her family lived next door to us in Greenville, S.C. for many years. We became close friends, sharing a lot of good times together. She and I, shared the same hobby, decorating and re-arranging our homes. We watched the children grow up and marry, which seems a short time ago. We pray God will bring comfort and peace to you children and grandchildren.
- Max&Mary Myers, Easley, SC
Oh, Betty, how you cheered me with your wonderful smile, your love of animals and your kindness. Thank you for the gift of your friendship. My thoughts are with you and your family as you take this step into the beyond.
- Anne Bidez Schumann, Savannah, GA
Mama, I remember your amazing dinners at Thanksgiving and Christmas!!! The wonderful squash casserole, green bean casserole , and the mashed potatoes ! We could not wait to sit around that large oak table with matching chairs. What amazing memories we now hold in our minds. We play them over and over. We can smell the cooking of each creative dish! We know that we can't replace your love we felt each day, but we are trying to do this with our own kids as we prepare our Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. We are thankful that we had a Mother like you ....that gave us memories that filled our souls each and everyday ...that laughed often at our kids and their spirited personalities! What a woman..... the BEST 'Steel Magnolia' woman we have ever loved and strive to imitate your character, wit, laughter, and love of life each and every day, every hour, each second of our lives. Rest well my love...we think of you daily and miss you to the moon and back times infinity squared! Love you :
- Lynn, Columbia, KY
One year ago you left us and I miss you every day. I will remember the holidays with all the love and laughter we had together. You would be so proud of your baby Lee.
- Lee Christopher, Savannah, GA
It's Mothers Day and I miss you today. I understand the joy and the heartache of being a mother and I thank you for all your help thru the years. You were with me when I had my son and got to see him first. You made japanese food, his favorite, for him. You help make Easter Egg baskets for him like you made for me. You tried to make me a better mom even when I woundn't listen or take your advice. I love you mom!
- Lee Christopher, Savannah, GA
Grandma Betty, Everyone up in Mountain Rest love and miss you. We all have wonderful memories with you that we will always cherish. I wish you could have met my husband Corey and my beautiful baby boy William but I know you can see them now. Rest in peace Grandma Betty. We love you. Emily and the Nicholson clan
- Emily Nicholson Porter, Salem, SC
I NEW BETTY FOR A SHORT TIME. BUT WHENE YOU MEET HER YOU HAD TO LOVE HER. LISA THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME IN TO HER LIFE SHE WILL BE MISSED.
- claude mickler, savannah, GA
I love you and miss you very much. I miss how every Friday night we would go to the Apollo King. Saturday morning house cleaning with the music playing and how we always ended up dancing. The cakes and chocolate eclares you made and always let me lick the bowl. I will miss you calling me your Baby Lee.
- Lee Christopher, Garden City, GA
Sorry for your loss Lynn, you are in our prayers! The Henry Family
- Steven L Henry Jr., , AK
Lynn, I just wanted to say how sorry I am. I'm sorry I never got to meet your mother. If she was anything like you she must have been a real pistol! I enjoy working with you so much. Let me know if I can do anything for you as you grieve.
- Penny Simmons, Lexington, KY
lisa,claude and lee, so sorry for the loss of your mother and mother-in-law. betty jean sounded like a really wonderful person with lots of love to give and great memories in her honor. you were blessed to have had her in your lives.
- buck & cheryl ormston, garden city, GA
Betty was always a very special lady to me. It never felt right to just call her Betty, or BJ, so I always called her 'Mom' as she was like a second Mom to me. I have so many fond memories of her, especially around Thanksgiving and Christmas. All the ladies in the kitchen Lisa, Lynn, Lee, Mom, and Cile dodging each other and putting together a feast for the family. And what a character Cile was. She had an amazing memory, never forgot the smallest detail, worked all her life without ever filling out an application. I'll always cherish my time with both Betty Mom and cile in the living room talking and I'll always be grateful for the happiness they gave me. All my love to the family.
- Herb Tyson, Wake Forest, NC
Lisa, I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful mother. She sounded like a really great person and I regret not having met her but I know you. The part of you that reflects her grace, generosity, and love of others shines in you. Honor her always by allowing her goodness to shine through you. Many blessings to you, Lisa, and your entire family
- Karen Moore, Waller, TX
My prayers are with you duing this time of both sorrow of your mother passing but yet the reflections of loving memories as well. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. Emily Keith
- Emily Keith, Savannah, GA
We're sorry to hear of Betty's passing. She and her family lived next door to us in Greenville, S.C. for many years. We became close friends, sharing a lot of good times together. She and I, shared the same hobby, decorating and re-arranging our homes. We watched the children grow up and marry, which seems a short time ago. We pray God will bring comfort and peace to you children and grandchildren.
- Max&Mary Myers, Easley, SC
Oh, Betty, how you cheered me with your wonderful smile, your love of animals and your kindness. Thank you for the gift of your friendship. My thoughts are with you and your family as you take this step into the beyond.
- Anne Bidez Schumann, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
