Alpha Lorraine Havens

Alpha Lorraine Havens, age 73, passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had lived in West Branch since 1980, formerly of Mt. Clemens, MI. Alpha married Virgil L. Havens Sr., August 19, 1951 in Jackson, MI. She enjoyed gardening, crafts, and reading. Alpha is survived by son, Virgil (Sandi) Havens of Jackson, MI, daughter, Caren D. Taylor of West Branch, son, Gale E. Havens of Chesterfield, MI, daughter, Linda L. Havens of Apple Valley, CA, grandchildren, Jamie Keel, Doug and Cory Havens, Katie and Ray Taylor, Russell Havens, and Geoffery Hunt II, brother, Seth Mead of Detroit, brother, David (Ann) Mead of Jackson, MI, sister, Diane (Dan) Berry of Clark Lake, MI and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husband, Virgil L. Havens Sr. in 1986, parents, Floyd and Clara (Mead) Shaver, sisters, Betty and Jaunita, daughter-in-law, Nancy. Alpha donated her remains to The University of Michigan Medical Center, and there will be a memorial service at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Helping Hands.