Betty Mae Mickell Fontaine
June 8, 1935 – July 11, 2025
The Lord gives and the Lord takes away: blessed be the name of the Lord. We give thanks to God our Father through Jesus Christ, our Lord, for the beautiful life of Betty Mae Fontaine.
Betty Mae Fontaine, Age 90, of Forsyth went home to be with her Lord on Friday July 11, 2025. She was born on June 8, 1935, to Henry and Elizabeth (Popp) Mickell. She attended grammar school in Hammond Valley and later graduated from Forsyth High School. At the age of 7, Betty lost her father and 30 days later, her mother.
After the loss of her parents, her Uncle Roy and Aunt Amelia Wagner, stepped in and cared for her and her nine siblings.
On March 15, 1958, Betty married Lyle (Curly) Fontaine. To this union, Nancy Kay and James Dean were born. Betty and Curly enjoyed their time together, going to Miles City to eat dinner, fishing, and spending time with their children. Curly passed away on October 30, 2001.
Betty started working at the at the Rosebud County Clerk and Recorder office in Forsyth on July 26, 1954. After 46 years of serving the public as Deputy Clerk & Recorder, she retired on October 31, 2000. She was a detailed and diligent worker throughout her working life.
Betty’s pride and joy in life was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Her grandchildren are Lacee Cain Yablonski (Justin), Kayla Cain Sauvageau (Justin), Kelsey Cain Salo (Zack), Tessie Cain, Cole Fontaine, Lillie Fontaine Fletcher (Jayden), and Hayden Fontaine; great grandchildren included Tucker Cain, Ridge Yablonski, Aurora Yablonski, Lakelyn Sauvageau, Keaton Sauvageau, Ryan Salo, Dallen Alexander, Dante Alexander, and Devany Rose McDowell.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents: Henry Mickell and Elizabeth Popp Mickell; her uncle and aunt: Roy and Amelia Wagner; her sisters Emma Ackerman, Esther Mickell, Sarah Mickell, Leona Quinlan, Clara Schelin, her brother Leroy Mickell; her cousin Linda Satterthwait: and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Betty is survived by her children, Nancy Cain (Wally) and James Fontaine (Renee); her siblings: Shirley Staples, Lillian Kibbee, and Jerry Mickell; her cousins that were like siblings to her: Gary Wagner and Donna Mitchell; 7 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.
Betty’s family would like to give special thanks to Shelley Potts Rickett and the care team at Rosebud Health Care Center in her final days. Shelley and her team showed her such care and compassion during her illness and final days.
Betty will be missed by her family and others. She was the wind beneath our wings.
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Maretta Freshour says
Betty was one of my 1st clients also one of my favorites. She never had a bad word about anyone & was always very kind & thought full to me. To know Betty was to know love.
Maretta & Tim
Beverly Nile says
Our prayers are with all of Betty’s family. I enjoyed working next to Betty for many years at the county, she was dedicated to her job and did it very well. RIP
GEORGE and JAN SIMMONS says
Betty (Grandma) was a wonderful Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma that was the glue that brought her local family together for many holiday feasts. On those days the neighborhood population and vehicle population would grow manyfold. I’m not sure I ever saw her doing any yard work, there was always family gathered to keep her yard well groomed, she was well loved. She will definitely be a neighbor missed just down the street! To all her family keep a special memory with you and you will always have a smile on your face and in your heart!
Kay Davis Berdahl says
Betty reminded me so much of my mom and I will miss her hugs! James and Nancy, all of Betty’s family and friends, so very sorry for your loss!
Shirleen Wetsch says
Oh my goodness…where to start? Betty (& Curly) treated me like one of their own, from the minute we met. Rick was working for Curly in construction, we bought a lot from them and built a house next door. Betty was probably my first client, doing her hair every Saturday at my house. Lots of good times at their house, she was a really good cook too!. She was a blessing to all who knew her and she will be missed. I’m sorry we lost touch, but I thought of her often and will continue to do so. Nancy, James, and families, my heart goes out to you along with my prayers and love.
Tammy Herzog says
Betty is always right. That’s how I remembered which way her hair went. She would always chuckle when I would say that. Betty and I had a great time visiting about her family, her husband and just things in general. She got a kick out of my crazy stories every week. I definitely got her to laugh at several of them! I will miss our weekly chats and seeing who gets to the salon first. Thank you for trusting me with your hair, Betty.
Lynnette watson says
Sorry to hear about Betty my thoughts and prayers are with you all .
DeDe Hause says
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Amber Bunke says
Sending my thoughts and prayers.
Macque Bohleen says
Nancy & James, I am so sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers to you and your families 💜💜💜