Betty J. Thompson's Obituary
Betty J. Thompson, 91, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Betty was born on November 28, 1923 in Decatur the daughter of John F. and Neva (Hill) Lee. She was a member of the Eagles and former member of the ABC Bowling League. She was a dog lover, Bingo player, and a doll collector. She married Willard Smith he preceded her in death. She later married Robert Thompson September 1, 1962 in Monticello, IL. He preceded her in death on May 5, 1992.
Surviving are her sons, Ralph Smith (Marti) of Decatur; Steve Smith (Debbie) of Decatur; Rob Thompson of Kirkwood, MO; brothers, Davey Lee (Dorothy) of Decatur; 6 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, one son, one daughter, and three sisters, Flora Himes, Ethel Nelson, and Vivian Alexander,.
Funeral service to celebrate Betty’s life will be 11 AM Tuesday, November 24, 2015 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be10-11 AM in the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery and conclude with the ‘Flight Home” ceremony. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association.
The family of Betty J. Thompson is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. Send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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