Betsy Jean Abookire

Betsy J. (Pierce) Abookire, 58, of Carmel, formerly of Maple Grove, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis.
Betsy was survived by her loving husband, Philip Abookire.
She was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on January 17, 1958 to Robert Pierce and Gayle (Weiss) Pierce.
Betsy was an administrator at Burnett and Associates and an active member of Grace Church. She was also a volunteer for Safe Families, Paws & Think, and participated with Indy SurviveOars.
Her family was truly the focal point of her life. In addition to her mother, Gayle, she is survived by her children, P. Scott Abookire and Sophia J. Abookire. Betsy was the dear sister of David Pierce (Sherry), Susan Pierce (Jack), and Robert Pierce (Mitzi). She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Betsy was preceded in death by her father, Robert, and survived by his wife, Diane Pierce.
Friends and family are cordially invited to attended services held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Grace Community Church, 5504 East 146th Street in Noblesville, with visitation from 10:00 am to the time of service. Pastor Keith Carlson will officiate. Burial services will be private.
In lieu of sending flowers, the family would prefer memorial contributions be made to Grace Church, 5504 East 146th Street, Noblesville, IN 46062.