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Betty Louise Gillett

Born: 3/1/1933
Died: 10/5/2014
Age: 81
Community: Clio, MI

Gillett, Betty Louise – of Clio, age 81, died Sunday, October 5, 2014 at Maple Wood Manor in Clio. Funeral services will be held at 10AM on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Saints. Charles and Helena Catholic Church in Clio. Rev. Fr. Bob McGraw officiating. Cremation will follow. Friends may visit at the O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Clio on Friday from 2PM until 8PM, a prayer service will be held at 7PM. Mrs. Gillett will lie in state at the church on Saturday from 9:30AM until the time of service at 10AM. Contributions may be made to the family.

Betty was born on March 1, 1933 in West Branch to the late Lawrence and Leota (Teeple) Stillwagon. She was a lounge singer in the Flint known as “Betty Kelly” and performed with Connie Kay and Sherm Mitchell in the 50’s. Betty also worked as a bartender at the Cloverleaf for over 10 years. She was a member of Saints Charles and Helena Catholic Church. Betty enjoyed singing, writing poetry, playing scrabble and flower gardening. She always had a cup of coffee.

Surviving are: children, Kitty (Monte) Beaudry of Rose City, Matthew Gillett of Flint, Martin Gillett of Rose City, Joseph Gillett of Clio; granddaughter, Kala Beaudry; great-grandchildren, Brooke and Paul Beaudry; sisters, Jennie Raymond of Clio, Peggy (Pat) Flynn of Lincoln Park; best friend, Donna Saxton; many other loving family members and friends. She was preceded in death by: a son, Michael Kelly; granddaughter, LeeAnn Gaddy. Special thanks to the staff at Maple Wood Manor, especially Lisa, Jean, Heather, Shanna and Donnell. Please sign our guest book or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com.

O’Guinn Family Funeral Home
Clio Chapel
810.686.5070
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Visitation
Date:   10/10/2014
Time:   2:00 PM
Friday 2-8PM
 
Funeral Service
Date:   10/11/2014
Time:   10:00 AM
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