Betty Elta Beebe, 87, of Decatur passed away Wednesday January 4, 2012 at Lincoln Rehab in Decatur with her family by her side.
A service to celebrate Betty’s life will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday January 7, 2012 at Dawson & Wikoff West Wood St. Funeral Home with visitation Friday January 6, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Central Christian Church, Project Read or Alzheimer’s Association.
Betty was born on May 13, 1924 in Decatur the daughter of Edward Martin and Daisy Florence Dobbs Bridge. Betty married Dallas D. Beebe and he preceded her in death. Betty retired from Bennett and Shade Insurance and was a member of Central Christian Church. Betty was active in Project Read, a member of the Insurance Women of Decatur and an avid bridge player.
Betty is survived by her children: Robert E. Beebe and wife Janice of Marshall, N.C., Richard D. Beebe and wife Renee’ of Lovington, IL, Cindy S. Brown and husband Michael of Jackson, WI, Scott D. Beebe and wife Christine of Aurora, IL and Sherri A. Hood and husband Steven of Blue Mound, IL.; brother Frahlman Bridge of Arlington, Hts., IL; grandchildren: Jenifer, David, Christina, Jessica, Wesley, Jenna, Nicholas and Bradley; great grandchildren: Kelly, Katie, Isaac, Cassie and Addison.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents.
The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff of Lincoln Rehab and Harbor Lights Hospice for their loving care of Betty.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com
“A Life Celebration Home”
| Carol (Friese) Glenn |
Friend |
January 6, 2012 |
I knew Betty best through bowling. I first knew of Betty when she worked at Illinois Power. We didn't work in the same department - she was in the steno pool and I was in Purchasing but on the same floor. Much later we were on the same bowling team at The Bowl. We had a good time and many laughs. Neither one of us went on tour. I remember you coming to The Bowl to watch us bowl. She always had a smile. I have good memories of our bowling days. Cherish the memories. My condolences to all of you.
| Kelly Wetherell |
My second Mother....... |
January 6, 2012 |
I don't think I put it any better than my Sis. Many, MANY, memories....I loved Betty as if she were my own Mother. I will always remember how caring, and loving she was to me, and how she looked after me when Mom passed away, when I was so young. Things you can never repay, and ones I shall never forget. My... how we had fun on Carroll Dr. Everyone together, and of course, never getting out of our Mom's watchful eyes. It was truly a great place and time to grow up. I send this with a deeply sad heart and my prayers and thoughts are with you all. My love to each and everyone of you. Rest in peace Betty, and give my love to all who have gone before you.
Kelly
| Cheryl Lane |
Family Friend |
January 6, 2012 |
The Wetherell Family sends there condolences to the Beebe Family. Living on Carroll Drive, playing with the Beebe kids and the Armstrong kids while our parents were looking out for us while be played hide and seek or just riding our bikes are GREAT Childhood memories.
Betty is a special person to me when our Mother died - I know that God has a special place and I can only hope that Betty, Mom, Carol & Rose are sitting on the porch passing time and talking about there younger days and laughing at how much fun they all had.
Cheryl (Wetherell) Lane
As I said to Cindy - recall the good memories.
Betty was special - I've told my friends here in TN what a great Mother she was. I remember some of the trips we took with kids and their friends. Then we always enjoyed her and Sherri visiting us.
She had such a great sense of humor,and a beautiful smile.
I miss a lovely Christian lady.
Love and sympathy to all of you.
Love, Marilyn
| Cami Franz |
Friend from the Gardens |
January 6, 2012 |
Your Mom was a beautiful perosn and I will always remember her smile and kind spirit. She was so lucky to have a loving family by her side. My thoughts are with you, her family, as she looks down and smiles.
