Betty Jo Zalenski, 89, passed away December 26, 2023. She was born on April 23, 1934 to Tad Williams and Thelma Ellis. Betty married Tony Zalenski in 1980. She was a Christian woman who loved reading her Bible.

She is survived by her loving husband, brother Warren Williams, daughter-in-law Sue Miller, grandchildren Rachel Edelbach, Nicole Levandoski, Kimberly Stevens, Bobby Cox, Nathan Gussman, and Sean Gussman; great-grandchildren Brianna Poulter, Aiden Poulter, Andrew Brady, Dominic Brady, Kaydin Brady, Olivia Wallace, Landen McAdams, Trinity McAdams, Xavier McAdams, Rylinn Wilkie, Tristan Wilkie, Genesis Penell, Jayden Penell, Jaden McBrian, Hailee Levandoski, and Alexis Levandoski; and her beloved dogs Brandy and Peewee.

She is preceded in death by her parents, sons Gary Edelbach, Shelby Cox, Jerry Cox, and Bob Cox; and daughter Debbie Cox.

A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 2 pm with Guy Swenson officing. Online condolences can be made at www.samaritanfunerals.com.