Betty “Bettye” Jane Thorrez, 72, of Ann Arbor, MI, has joined our loving Creator at 11:08 PM, on December 23, 2022 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor after suffering a stroke. She was born April 27, 1950, in Detroit, MI to Thaddeus (Ted) and Monica Chomiuk Andres, who preceded her in death. Her husband of fifty years, David, survives her. He lovingly cared for her as she had advanced Parkinson’s for several years before her passing.
Also surviving are her three beloved daughters and their families: Mary and grandchildren, Morgan, Carter, and Holden of Manhattan Beach, CA; Beth and granddaughter, Miriam of Ann Arbor, MI; Cathleen, son-in-law, Brian, and grandchildren, Peter & Anna of Ypsilanti, MI; and one brother, Robert (Bob) and sister-in-law, Ursula of Houston, TX; as well as numerous extended family members.
Bettye graduated from Regina High School in 1968. She was a long-time resident of Ann Arbor where she lived with her family after attending University of Michigan.
She loved art, gardening, and caring for others, spending most of her time raising her three daughters and volunteering. She ran the second-hand free clothing center for the Word of God for many years, as well as volunteered on the Christ the King art committee, and cared for various community members that needed help. She was the most caring grandmother, serving as a soft pillow for each of her six grandchildren.
Visitation will take place Tuesday, January 3, 2023 from 4-8pm with a Rosary at 7pm at Nie Family Funeral Home, 3767 W. Liberty Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103. The funeral service will be held at 11am with visitation beforehand at 10am on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 with Fr. Ed Fride presiding at Christ the King Catholic Church, 4000 Ave Maria Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Burial will be at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Ypsilanti, MI.
Memorial contributions may be made in Bettye’s honor to either Hope Clinic by mail to 518 Harriet St., Ypsilanti, MI 48197 or online
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