Lillian Marie Batterson, age 84 of Haslett, MI passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Lillian was born on November 13, 1936, in Ashley, MI the daughter of Andrew Michael and Helen Margaret (Slavik) Gavenda.
She grew up in Ashley Michigan and graduated in 1954 where she was on the girls' basketball team and was a cheerleader for all the sports. She graduated as the salutatorian of her class. After high school, she worked as a secretary for the State of Michigan. Following that, she worked for General Motors in Lansing where she retired in 1995. Her last few years of retirement were made special with her cherished friends at Marsh Pointe.
Lillian is survived by her daughters, Tina Batterson and Cindy (Tony) Winslow; grandchildren, Amanda (Jeremy) Wilson, Meagen (Joe) Styka, Andi Greenman Vinson, Christopher (Stacey) Batterson, Justin Batterson, and Tyler Trayler; great-grandchildren, Sophie, Michael, Kiera, Caden, Bryn, and Gemma; siblings, Helen (Larry) Kerr, Ronald (Shirley) Gavenda and Janet (Dennis) Cook.
The family will announce a Celebration of Lillian's life at a later date. For those desiring to make a memorial contribution in Lillian’s honor, they may be made to Hospice of Lansing Stoneleigh Residence. To leave a cherished memory or words of sympathy for Lillian’s family please visit www.greastlansing.com.
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