Photo courtesy of MacAlpine Funeral Home, Inc. - Mac Chapel - Bad Axe
Bad Axe, Michigan
Apr 28, 1931 – Oct 4, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” Anne Badgley, 94 years old of Bad Axe, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025 with her family by her side, at Huron County Medical Care Facility. Betty was born on April 28, 1931 to the late Henry and Bessie (Drummond) Overton, in Royal Oak, Michigan. Betty met her future husband while she was a bookkeeper at ST& H Oil Company, and she and Robert Badgley were married on January 22, 1955. They celebrated 70 years of marriage this past January, and Bob preceded her in death on September 9, 2025. Bob and Betty had owned Bad Axe Marble and Granite for 40 years and Betty was the bookkeeper for their successful business, before their retirement. Betty was also a homemaker raising their family, she was well known for her full line of beautiful crafts, including quilts, tents for kids, dish cloths and making her children’s clothes when they were little. Betty was a Past Matron of Huronia Chapter #81, Order of the Eastern Star, where she helped with numerous fundraiser dinners and often got her children involved. Betty could be quite the adventurer, taking her children and “grandma” on several car trips out west to visit her sister and family. Everyone Betty met, she enjoyed talking with and they became a friend.
Betty is survived by her children; Karen Sue, David Robert, Judith Ann, Laura Jean (Patrick) O’Brien; grandchildren Betsie Olson, Samantha Olson, Edward (Lacey) O’Brien, Jeffrey O’Brien; great-grandchildren Audrey Parks, Theodore Parks and Livian Olson. Along with her husband Robert, Betty was preceded in death by her sister Prudence Pugh and her husband Robert Pugh.
The funeral service for Betty will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025 at 11:00 am at the MacAlpine Mac Chapel in Bad Axe, with Rev. Christina Jensen officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 9, 2025 from 4-7:00 pm, and also one hour prior to the time of service at the Mac Chapel.
The family wishes to thank A&D Hospice, Meadow Lanes Assisted Living and the Huron County Medical Care Facility for the excellent care given to their mother.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered in Betty’s name to the Thumb Animal Shelter in Elkton.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Read MoreI have so many wonderful memories of Betty and your entire family . She and Mom will be together again side by side with their sewing machines or knitting needles . Please know you’re all in my thoughts and prayers . I have missed seeing her after mom passed and Judy you as well .
Lori Koch. (Hind)
October 06, 2025 | Saginaw, MI | Friend
I’m at a loss right now. My heart is sad you’re gone but happy you and dad are together. Thank you both for 16 years of love and support. I still follow some of the lessons I learned from you and will never forget. Rest in Peace
James Badgley-Smart
October 06, 2025 | MI | Son
Oh mom, will still grieve the loss of dad a month ago, making your passing even more saddening.
Jesus says that, even to your old ages, even to your grey hairs, I will carry and I will deliver you. Go and find dad, all our lost loves and be at peace.
Karen Malicoat
October 06, 2025 | Newberry, MI | Daughter