Betty W. Karras

Betty W. Karras passed away on June 3, 2025, at the age of 94.

Betty was born on August 14, 1930, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to William and Katherine Kailas (nee Papageorge). Although Betty eventually relocated to Michigan, she remained an avid and lifelong Green Bay Packers fan. She was a diligent worker and had a successful career as the executive secretary for the Vice Chairman of General Motors and two group Vice Presidents spanning 32 years.

Betty was a longtime and devout member of the Greek Orthodox faith. She enjoyed going to church, watching movies, socializing, and appreciated the simple things in life. A believer in, “cleanliness is next to Godliness,” Betty’s strong work ethic extended beyond her job, and she took pride in keeping her home neat and tidy. She had a great sense of humor and loved a good joke. Betty was an excellent cook, and her baklava was especially famous.

Loving mother of Victor. Dear aunt of Victoria and Paul (Nona). Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, George.

Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025, 11:00 AM at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 707 East Lafayette Boulevard, Detroit. Visitation at the church will begin at 10:00 AM. Betty will be laid to rest at Wisconsin Memorial Park in Brookfield, Wisconsin on Wednesday, June 11, at 11:00 AM. Please meet in Green parking area.

Memorial tributes can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.