Betty Lou Steffy

She was born May 22, 1933 in Carlinville to Robert and Myrtle (Edwards) Hoxsey.

She married Gerald Steffy on June 1, 1952 at the Baptist Foundation College, where they met. Gerald became a pastor at age 20 in Harrisburg, IL and Betty began teaching a Senior Women’s Sunday School class at age 19. For more than 50 years she served as a pastor’s wife and faithful servant of God. One of her greatest joys was teaching English to immigrants in their congregation. Betty embarked on mission trips to foreign countries to spread the good news of Jesus. She was always listening for God’s direction and following wherever she felt He led her.

Remaining to cherish Betty’s memory are grandchildren: Kristyn (David) Studebaker and Joshua (Jenna) Steffy, great-grandchildren, Kaylee Studebaker and Allen Studebaker. Also surviving is her sister, Bonnie Mohr, and daughter-in-law, Jamie Steffy.

Preceding Betty in death are her husband, Gerald Steffy; children, Vicki Steffy, Gerald Steffy II, parents, Robert and Myrtle Hoxsey, and brother-in-law, Wayne Mohr.

Funeral services will be Friday, February 21, 2025 at 11 a.m. at the Woodland Baptist Church in Peoria. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church. Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Entombment will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens Mausoleum.

Memorial donations in Betty’s memory may be directed to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.

You may view Betty’s obituary online at www.Woolsey-Wilton.com