Betty Irene Strode's Obituary
It is with great sadness that the family of Betty Irene Strode announces her passing, on September 25, 2022 at the age of 88 years at Imboden Creek Nursing Home in Decatur, Illinois. Betty was born on August 15, 1934 in Decatur, Illinois. In 1949 Betty married Jasper Strode and they raised 4 children. He proceeded her in death in 2019. She was a very loving wife and mother and will be truly missed. Betty loved to sew. She made quilts for everyone! She also enjoyed canning vegetables from her garden. She made the best tomato juice and bread and butter pickles. She taught all her children and grandchildren how to cook. She leaves behind her sons, Lonnie Strode of Springfield, Missouri and John Strode of Flagler Beach, Florida; her daughters, Kathy (Strode) Spaulding of Katy, Texas, and Sheryl (Strode) King of Flagler Beach, Florida. Her grandchildren, Christopher Strode, Kevin Strode, Joshua Blair, Kimberly Sanders, Blake Strode, Anthony Strode, Kyle Strode, Aaron Kraft, Chelsea Gray. Her brother Judson McClellan and sister Linda Chatham. Her memorial will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at West Decatur Church of God, 4500 W. Main Street, Decatur IL. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm. Celebration of life will start at 2:30 pm followed by a graveside service at 3:30 pm at Graceland Cemetery where Betty and Jasper’s remains will be joined again. Condolences may be sent to Betty and Jasper’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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