Obituary of Betty Jean Neal

Neal, Betty Jean (Spitler) Auburn, Michigan Mrs. Neal, age 90, passed away on Sunday March 15, 2020 at Plainview Assisted Living, Auburn. Betty was born in Owosso, Michigan on May 16, 1929 to the late Robert and Orpha (West) DeVoe. Betty was raised by her mom and step dad Claude Spitler in Owosso. Betty was a 1948 graduate of Owosso High School. She married Robert Neal of Corunna on December 11, 1948. Betty was a homemaker. She was known for her delicious bread and cinnamon rolls, they were the best! So- so delicious. Betty Loved to sing. She sang for many weddings and funeral of friends. She was employeed by Bell Telephone as an operator in Owosso. After moving to Midland she worked at Dawn Donuts and then she worked at Knepps' Clothing store. Betty attended Calvary Apostolic Church. She loved the Lord, and was a prayer warrior. Mrs. Neal is survived by her 6 children; Deborrah (Ron) Hammond of Midland, Denise Wiggins and Wendy Welsh of Salem, Oregon, Christine (David) Olsen of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Tina (Billy) Tittsworth of Sulphur, Oklahoma, and Michael (Kaye) Neal of Bay City. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Robert, grandson Chad Welsh, great grandson Otis Thomas, 5 brothers and 4 sisters; Ron Gilbert, Tom, Leonard, and Douglas DeVoe, Sally Baily, Mary Apps, Donna Johns, Claudia Crocket. Per her request cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday June 27, 2020 at Calvary Apostolic Church, 609 Mill Street, Midland. Burial will follow in Midland Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Midland. A time of fellowship and refreshments will be served at Plymouth Park Pavillion H. Midland following the service. The family would like to thank the workers at Plainview Assisted Living for the wonderful care of mom, and for friendly workers. Thank- You to Care Team Hospice, Region VII, and visitors for all the help given to Betty. To sign online guestbook visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com