She was born, February 8, 1923 in Traverse City to Louis & Ruby Akey. On August 21, 1948, she married George Rohdy. They moved to Dowagiac, MI in 1957.
Betty worked at Glenwood Inn and Timberline for many years.
In 1989, they moved back to Traverse City. Betty was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 1855. She enjoyed playing bingo, was an avid bowler and loved her cat Sandy.
Betty is survived by daughter, Cynthia Herthoge of Clarksville, TN, sons, Stephen Rohdy of Traverse City, Curt (Debra) Rohdy of Dowagiac, MI, 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, special niece, Linda Crandall and special friends/neighbors, Ann and Bill Harrison.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, George and daughter Susan Townsend, brother, Leon Crandall, sister, Virginia Tiffany and sister Lorraine Klingler.
Funeral services will be held at Covell Funeral Home in Traverse City on September 19th at 1:00 pm, with visitation one hour before service. Interment Oakwood Cemetery
Memorial contributions may be directed to Peninsula Township Fire Department c/o 13235 Center Rd., Traverse City, MI 49686 or the Cass County Animal Shelter, 323 M-62, Cassopolis, MI 49031.
