Betty Joyce Denney's Obituary
Betty Joyce Denney, 88, of Cleburne, Texas, formerly of Decatur, IL, passed away on December 28, 2016, at 4:30 a.m. at Hospice House at Huguley in Burleson, Texas.
Betty was born October 28, 1928 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Chap and Della Culumber. She was raised in Decatur, Illinois with her sisters, Ruth Marie, Wandalee, Pat, and Scampy, all of whom have preceded her in death. She graduated from Stephen Decatur High School and received her degree in education from Illinois State University. She taught English and Theater at St. Teresa High School in Decatur, Illinois and later at Leander High School in Leander Texas after her move to Texas. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Judy Kay Denney.
Surviving are her devoted husband, Charles David Denney of Cleburne, Texas, daughter and son in law Joyce and Jim Morgan of Burleson, Texas, granddaughter and husband, Carrie and Kevin Miller, and two great grandchildren, Ashley and Avery of Flower Mound, Texas.
Services to celebrate Betty’s life will be 11 AM Tuesday, January 10, 2017 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 10 -11 AM Tuesday in the Funeral Home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. There will be a reception to follow at the Decatur Conference Center.
The family is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2901 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL 62526. Send condolences and share memories with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Video Tribute for Betty J. Denney: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/LCR7TCF8PTH4X56R
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