Betty Borough

May 3, 1926 - September 19, 2019

Betty M. Borough, 93, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Munson Medical Center after a brief illness. Born May 3, 1926 in Detroit to the late Charles T. and Priscilla (Fisher) Borough. Her sister Ella Borough preceded her in death. She is survived by her two children, Deborah Hughes of Eastport, Michigan; James Hughes (Marilyn) of Grand Rapids, Michigan; two grandsons Michael (Emily) Hughes and Joseph (Emily) Hughes both of Grand Rapids, Michigan and three great granddaughters, Jane, Josephine, and Elliot. Betty was a long-time resident of Traverse City, with historical family roots in the area that she treasured. Her cheerful demeanor served her well: she greeted the public in a retailing career as a manager at Jacobson’s and later in her service to the City of Traverse City and Members Credit Union. Betty treasured her family, her many friends and wonderful Birchwood and Apache Pass neighbors, and her kitties. In recent years she particularly enjoyed being a special “Gigi” to her three adored great granddaughters. She will be greatly missed. Betty expressed in parting “To all I met along the way, know it was a great trip from the beginning to the end.” A private family graveside memorial will be held at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.