Obituary
Bethel "Betty" Orr, age 84, of Allegan, MI passed away at Wings Home in Allegan, on Sunday, October 4, 2015, with her family at her side. Bethel was born in Kalamazoo, on March 30, 1931, the daughter of the late Edward W. Higgs and Leona M. (Maynard) Higgs. She was also preceded in passing by two brothers William, and Robert Higgs. She retired from the State of Michigan in 1992 after 23 years of service. She was a past president of the Women’s Auxiliary of F.O.E. 1039 in Lansing, MI. Her biggest accomplishment was her unwavering support to her children. She is survived by her three children, Mary Beth Verkow, Kim (Deb) Herington, Terry (Michele) Herington; six grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; a nephew, James (Suzanne) Higgs.