Betty Brenner

Betty Ann (Sheafer) Brenner, age 64, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of her family on Saturday, January 25, 2025. She was born August 13, 1960, in Kansas City, Kansas to the late Donald and Willo (Cole) Sheafer. Betty married the love of her life, Robert Alden Brenner in Grand Rapids, Michigan on July 3, 1982. She worked as a Supervisor for Rapid Packaging in Grand Rapids for many years where she met numerous friends before retiring in 2024. Betty was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Robert; daughters, Heather (Louis Alder) Brenner and Jennifer (Anthony) Guerrero; grandchildren, Tyler Brenner and Abigail, Alison, and Dylan Niezurawski; sister, Donna Reed; and two brothers, Dan (Sue) and Ron Sheafer. Betty was preceded in death by her parents and nephew, Jimmy Reed. Per her wishes cremation has taken place. A celebration of life is being planned and details will be announced as soon as they become available. The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice of Michigan for their help and care throughout this difficult time which allowed Betty to remain at home with her family for her final days. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Betty’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory or photo, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Betty Brenner, please visit our flower store.