Elizabeth Joann McCabe

November 22, 1952 - September 11, 2013

Elizabeth Joann McCabe "Bette Jo" of Blissfield, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Bette Jo was born in Toledo on November 22, 1952 to the late Edward and Mary Jane Hellrung. She graduated from St. Ursula Academy, class of 1970, with a group of wonderful friends who loved and supported her through it all. She loved her Arrows! Bette Jo's charisma was infectious. Those who knew her loved her. She was a vibrant, loving and fun wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. There was never a dull moment when she was around. Bette Jo ("BJ", "Vovi", "Betsy Boots", "Marvelous Marv") will live on in our memories and in our hearts, and she will be missed every moment of every day. Bette Jo is survived by her husband Jim McCabe; two children: Jay McCabe and Katie McCabe-Jozwiak; and one granddaughter: Audrey. She is also survived by two sisters: Cathey West and Nancy Michalak; and one brother: Bob Hellrung. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Larry Hellrung. A viewing will be held from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday at Ansberg West Funeral Home in Toledo. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Christ The King Catholic Church in Toledo. Charitable donations in Bette Jo's name will be gratefully accepted, and may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (pancan.org).