Betty Willis passed away in her daughter’s Overton, NV home on April 19 at age 91.
Sign-industry veterans may not be as familiar with Willis’ legacy as they are with John Lamb, Kirk Brimley and many other leaders who helped grow and mold our business, but her contribution to Las Vegas culture – which vies with NYC as the U.S. city with the most dynamic signage – is unmistakable. In 1959, as a Western Neon employee, Willis designed the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign that stands adjacent to I-15 and serves as a key Sin City gateway.
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