Betty Bea Washburn Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Betty Bea Washburn of Marshall, Michigan, born in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, who passed away on April 7, 2026, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As Betty departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Betty. Though Betty may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Beatrice Andrews and William Andrews; her husband Bill; and her brother William Reed Andrews. She is survived by: her children, Andy Washburn (David) of New York City and Ann Sauve (John) of Brighton Michigan; her granddaughters, Emma and Kate Sauve; and her sister Peggy Rogalski (Mike). She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, Betty Bea wished for donations to be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkison's Research.