of Jackson, Michigan, formerly of Dearborn, age 88, went to be with her Lord Thursday, February 22, 2018 while living at her daughter’s home. She was born March 23, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of John & Cecelia (Hanratty) Dillon. Betty attended Immanuel Bible Church in Chelsea. She stayed home to raise her children, but also worked as a cook in the Dearborn Schools.
On January 11, 1947, she married Donald DeRouchie in Detroit, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 7, 2005. Survivors include five children, David (Bonnie) DeRouchie of Philipi, WV, Michael (Carolyn) DeRouchie of Monroe, Ken DeRouchie of Portland, OR, Linda (David) Parham of Jackson, Donna DeRouchie of Gregory; a daughter-in-law, Angie DeRoucie; 21 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Douglas DeRouchie, her parents; all of her siblings, Tom, John, Cliff, Ray, Hubert, Phyllis, Margaret, Stella, Alice, and two siblings who died in infancy.
A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm on March 23rd (Betty's birthday) at Immanuel Bible Church, 275 N Freer Road (Pierce Lake Elementary School), Chelsea, MI 48118. Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Bible Church, 145 E. Summit St, Chelsea, MI 48118. Arrangements were entrusted to Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea.
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