Elizabeth (Betty) Alice Tegerdine, 97, of Columbia, passed away April 3, 2021 at Lenoir Woods surrounded by her family. A visitation will be held Saturday, April 10, 2021 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am, both at Missouri United Methodist Church, Columbia. The service will be live streamed and will begin at 10:45. https://youtu.be/By0JJxu0b7I. Facemasks and socially distancing are expected for the safety of all. A graveside service will be held immediately following services at Memorial Park Cemetery, Columbia.
Betty was born to George and Annie (Pritchard) Harris on July 28, 1923 in Chicago, IL. On December 1, 1945, she married Ronald M. Tegerdine, Sr. She was a member of the MUMC Bratton Circle, the Columbia Art League, and chapter MA P.E.O. She spent her life enjoying travel, painting, tea, baking scones, and sitting in the sun in her garden. Above all, she loved celebrating any and all occasions with family and friends.
She is preceded in death by husband, Ronald M. Tegerdine, Sr.; parents, George and Annie; as well as 3 sisters and 2 brothers.
Betty is Survived by children, Melinda (Danny) Spry, Ronald (Kristen) Tegerdine, George (Janet) Tegerdine, Jeff Tegerdine, Gary (Maureen) Tegerdine, Colin (Marianne) Tegerdine, and Missy Tegerdine; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.
Donations in Betty’s memory may be made to Missouri United Methodist Church Missions.
