Age 95, died Saturday, August 7, 2021 at her home. She was born December 29, 1925 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Montague) Snay. Betty was formerly an active member of Dexter Gospel Church. Recently, she was attending the First Baptist Church in Brooklyn. She worked for Hoover Ball & Bearing for 17 years, the Ann Arbor Spring Plant, and finally University Microfilms.
On May 17, 1943, she married Floyd R. Tanner, and he preceded her in death on June 10, 1989. She is survived by three sons, Floyd (Debbie) of Indiana, Kevin (Shelley) of Brooklyn, Wayne (Barb) of Adrian; two daughters, Norma Kerr of Grass Lake, Janet Tanner of Chelsea; 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Eva Kircher; a brother-in-law, Coyne Holiday; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 13, 11:30 am the Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea. The family will receive friends at Cole Funeral Chapel Thursday from 5-7 pm and Friday 10-11:30 am. Burial will be at Oak Grove East Cemetery in Chelsea. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
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