Betty was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a housewife and later ran a daycare out of her home. She was a devout Christian and was a member of Towerview Baptist Church in Shiloh, IL.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Bobby; son, Bruce A. Bobby; granddaughter, Jessica Danielle; sister, Carol S. Rosio-O’Neil; and her parents, Chester and Dorothy Howie nee VanAussdoll.
Surviving are her children, Beth (Matt) Gatten of Belleville, IL; Brenda Wilsman of Washington, MO; Brian (Cindy) Bobby of Belleville, IL; grandchildren, Christy (Nick) Tuttle of North Carolina; Michael Herring of Belleville, IL; Stacey Bobby of Mascoutah, IL; Steven (Amanda) Bobby of O’Fallon, IL; Abigail and Alyssa Gatten of Belleville, IL; 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson; two brothers, Tom (Shirly) Howie of Atlanta, IL; Chester (Karen) Howie of Brownsville, TX and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to give a special thanks to BJC Hospice nurses and aids that took special care of her in her last days.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Towerview Baptist Church in Shiloh, IL.
VISITATION: A visitation for Betty will be held on Thursday, August 5, 2021 from 10:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M. at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, IL.
SERVICE: A funeral service will follow the visitation, at 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.
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