- Date Of Birth: 1934
- Date Of Death: 2016
- State: Michigan
Obituary of Betty Jane Roe
Roe, Betty Jane of Traverse City, Michigan, formerly of Saginaw, Michigan
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 05, 2016 at Cherry Hill Haven of Traverse City. She was 81 years old. Betty Jane Toles was born on August 26, 1934 in McRae, Arkansas to the late William A. and Eva M. (Jines) Toles. She was a proud graduate of Bay City Central High School. Following graduation, Betty began working for the Bell Telephone Company. She married the love of her life, Joseph A. Roe, Jr. on August 19, 1953 and together began a family; Betty staying home to care for her beloved daughters and husband. Betty then began a successful career as a realtor receiving various awards over her 25 years of service.
Surviving are two daughters: Kathy Marie Gibbs of Prior Lake, MN and Sally Ann (Bill) Catinella of Traverse City; four grandchildren: Joshua (Shannon) Owen of Lowry, MN, Matthew (Melani) Owen of Prior Lake, MN, Rachel (Robert) Stevens of Wyoming, MI, and Melanie Catinella of Traverse City; two great-grandchildren: Rylan Owen and Mia Owen; and one sister, Eva Jean Penny of Midland, Michigan.
Joseph Roe preceded her in death on October 4, 2005. Betty was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Ann Erndt.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Cherry Hill Haven and Hospice of Michigan – Traverse City for all the love and care they provided to Betty and their family.
: Friends are welcome to visit with the family on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
