Betty Ford dies at the age of 93. She was married to Former President Gerald Ford, he died in the year 2006.
Betty Ford was in the Nations awareness of Women’s Right’s, Cancer, Alcoholism and Substance abuse- during and after her being stint of being First Lady.
The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment Center in Rancho Mirag, California, that bears her nname has become one of the renowned facilities of its kind in the United States.
Betty Ford, Tribute Service, 2:00 p.m.in Palm Desert , California. Michelle Obama will travel to services.
Former First Lady, Rosalyn Carter will be one of the Eulogists. Journalists Cokie Roberts will join Carter in paying tribute to Betty Ford.
Former President Bill Clinton and Hilary Clinton, present Secretary of State will attend together.
Former First Lady, Nancy Reagan will also attend ceremony.
Former President George Bush, also will attend ceremony. Former Laura Bush will not attend ceremony, she has prior travel commitments.
Betty Ford, after ceremony, will be flown on Wednesday, to Michigan, to Grand Rapids, according to a website on Memorial Plans.
On Thursday, Betty Ford will have a Private Funeral Service, will be held at Grace Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids.
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Betty Ford Biography: National First Lady Libary. www.firstladies.org/biographies/firstladies.aspx?biography=39
Betty Ford: www.enwikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_Ford