Betty J. McGeachy, 88, formerly of Kinde and Dearborn Heights, passed away on December 21, 2020 at Symphony Applewood Nursing Home in Woodhaven, Michigan.

She was born in Kinde on September 22, 1932 to the late James and Mary (Stirrett) Yax.

On November 18, 1950, Betty was united in marriage to Alex McGeachy.  He preceded her in death on January 17, 1986.

Betty enjoyed spending time with family, playing cards, going to the casino, cooking and baking, listening to music, traveling, doing crossword puzzles.

Betty is survived by her children: Beverly O'Neill, Kathryn (Ernie) Scarano, Vicky (Robert) Anderson, Brenda (Mike) Bucata, Lori (Mike) Mousseau, and Amy (Dean) Mascarello; daughter-in-law, Marie McGeachy; 15 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by her brothers: Jerry, Larry, and Richard Yax; and her sisters, Annabel Stolicker and Sandra Klee; along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her son, James McGeachy; her brothers: Duane and George Yax; and her sisters: Lucy, Maggie, Gladys and Agnes.

Mass of Christian burial will take place 2 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church/St. Hubert Parish.  with Fr. Nate Harburg officiating.  Burial will follow at St. Felix Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation for Betty will be from 2 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe with a Scripture service at 7 p.m.   Visitation will be at the church on Monday from 1 p.m. until time of service.

Memorials may be offered to: Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org)

Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com