Elizabeth "Betty" C. Sibley

November 24, 1946 - January 22, 2022

Sibley, Elizabeth “Betty” C. Albany – Elizabeth “Betty” C. (Grugan) Sibley, 75,passed away Jan. 22, 2022 after a tough battle with cancer. Born in Albany on Nov. 24, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Loren and Grace Grugan. She was the hardworking mother of three girls; for 25 years she worked for Health Research Inc, and waitressed for many years at Sunset Lanes, where she made many long-lasting connections and friendships. Betty enjoyed bowling, bingo, watching the Hallmark Channel and her favorite game shows from her rocking chair. Most important to her was her cherished family and every memory made together. She is survived by her loving daughters, Amy (Jim) Hodson, Sara (Julian) Howlan, and Jill (Mark) Lawson as well as Kristen (Brian) Donohue, who was more like a daughter than a niece. By her siblings, John “Jerry” (Barbara) Grugan, Linda (Bill) VanDyke, Timothy (Valerie) Grugan, Joyce (Michael) Bond, Susan (Bill) Carl and her sister-in-law, Jane Grugan. Also by her grandchildren, Quinn, Brady and Avery Hodson, Kiley, Brendon and Owen DonVito, Emery Lawson and was a special “Mima” to Cooper Donohue and Kalynn and Justin Carl. She will also be dearly missed by many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Betty was predeceased by siblings, Carolyn Grugan, Loren “Larry”and F. Jane Grugan, James“Jimmy” Grugan, William “Billy” Gruganand Bonnie Bennett. Visitation will be Friday 8:30-9:30 am at Tebbutt & Frederick Memorial Home, 633 Central Ave., Albany followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:30 am at Blessed Sacrament Church, 607 Central Ave., Albany. Interment will be at Our Lady of Angels, Colonie.