Obituary: Arlene Mary Barringer

Arlene Mary Barringer, age 70, of Novi, MI, passed away on November 18, 2023. Arlene was born September 11, 1953 in  Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of  Bill and Alexandra Lovachis.

She was the beloved wife of Ronald J. Barringer, loving mother of Nicole Marie, cherished “Baba” (grandmother) to Ashton and Aubrie Bruining, dear sister to Tommy (Janice) Lovachis, sister-in-law to Alice Barringer and the late Derryl and Reginald Barringer, special aunt to Alexander, Nicholas, and Thomas Lovachis; Jarrett, Matthew, and  Andrew Barringer; and Joe and Tom Fugedi.

Arlene retired from a long successful career at Watson Wyatt Worldwide in 2015. With her extra time she enjoyed golfing with Ron and out of state golf trips with her friends. Spending time with her grandchildren was a highlight in her life. She very much enjoyed watching the Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoons, walking and caring for her dogs over the years, and doing summer flower planting.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2023, 12:00 p.m., at St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church, 26355 W Chicago, Redford, MI. Visitation will be at the church from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Burial will be at Grand Lawn Cemetery in  Detroit, MI. In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church or a Humane Society of one’s choice.

Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, MI