Saturday, November 14, 2026
Betty Ann Deuel, born in Detroit Michigan, passed away on August 14, 2023 at home on Marco Island, Florida. She was born on November 8, 1929, to Charles Smith and Lillian (Bennett) Smith. She was a graduate student at Lincoln Park High School in 1947. Betty previously lived in Allen Park and Farmington Hills, Michigan. She worked for the Ford Motor Company at the World Headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan for 25 years.
Betty married Arthur Walker Deuel on November 23, 1968. They both enjoyed traveling and golfing together. They were also lifetime members of the Birmingham Country Club, in Birmingham, Michigan. Betty also played in the Ford Motor Company golf league. She was able to enjoy golfing until the age of 85 and was proud that she had two holes in one.
Betty is survived by her daughter, Sheryl (Lawrence) Sikorski, Marco Island, Florida, and her son, William (Pam) Deuel, Harbor Springs, Michigan. Seven grandchildren, Scott (Melissa) Sikorski, Alan (Michele) Sikorski, Lisa Sikorski. Krista (Mark) Orr, Ryan (Tamara) Deuel, George (Jackie) Royce, Denise Royce. Twelve great-grandchildren, Karlie, Kendra, Addison, Will, Jacob, Ashley, Zack, Dylan, Jasmine, Mercedes, Julianna, Samuel, and two great great-grandchildren Waylon and Tatum.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband Arthur, and her son, Dennis (Kathy) Royce, her son, Lawrence (Sheryl) Sikorski and daughter Janice (Deuel) Prendergast.
Betty will be remembered for her kindness, her independent nature, and love of her family. Having endured many health challenges later in life, she often would say, in her own words, “I guess I am one tough old broad!”
Our family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Avow Hospice in Naples, Florida.
Interment will be private, at a future date on Marco Island, Florida.
