Name: Bettye Clair Becker Age: 96
Address: Macomb, IL formerly of Litchfield, Illinois
Died: Friday, October 6, 2017, 3:40 am Place: The Elms, Macomb, Illinois
Born: February 24, 1921 Place: Vicennes, Indiana
Father: the late: Victor Garland Tolbert
Mother: the late: Bertha Fields
Spouse: the late: Dr. Vernon Glenn Becker, Died August 9, 2008
Date of Marriage: March 4, 1944
Place of Marriage: St. John's Methodist Church, St. Louis, Missouri

Schooling attended Grade school in Vincennes, Indiana and graduated from High School in Pontiac, Michigan, Received her Nursing Degree from St. Louis University School of Nursing, St. Louis, Missouri.
Church: A member of the 1st Christian Church, Macomb, Illinois
Occupation: Mother & Homemaker
Organizations: P.E.O. Sorority // Carnegie Library Board // Member of Litchfield Country Club // & A volunteer for St. Francis Hospital Auxillary
Interests: Avid golfer // Loved hosting Breakfast In The Park with the Bitners at Lake Lou Yaeger.

Survivors: 1 Son, Jim (Debbie) Becker of Humble, TX // 2 Daughters, Meg (Bill) Dees of Hannibal, MO // Babs Becker of Macomb, IL // 2 Grandsons, Jason (Tricia) Dees of San Antonia, TX //;, Jimmy (Mallory) Becker of Kansas City, MO // 2 Granddaughters, Sarah (Ted) Schwartz- of Hull, IL, Jenny (Casey) Ingram of Humble, TX // 4 Great Grandsons, Jack, Ben & Henry Schwartz, & Carter Becker.
Preceded in Death: Husband, Dr. Vernon Glenn Becker // Parents, Victor Garland & Bertha Fields Tolbert // 1 Brother & Sister-In-Law, Pershing (Hazel) Tolbert

Visitation: Saturday, October 14, 2017, 10:00 am - 11:00 am time of service, Becker & Son Funeral Home , 221 South Poplar, Mt. Olive, Illinois, ,
Funeral Service: Saturday, October 14, 2017, 11:00 am Becker & Son Funeral Home , 221 South Poplar, Mt. Olive, Illinois, ,
Burial: Elmwood Cemetery, Litchfield, Illinois.
Clergy: Reverend Ben Fiore,
Lunch: Lunch for friends and family following the Burial will be a Party in the Park, Lake Lou Yaeger Picnic area #3., Litchfield, Illinois. In honor of Breakfast in the Park that had been an annual tradition for the Bitner and Becker familiies.
Music: Special recordings, "Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing" by Chris Rice, their favorite song"Mack The Knife" by Bobby Darin, "Battle Hymn Of The Republic", & "In The Mood" by the Glen Miller Orchestra, were played at the service.
Memorials: Litchfield Veterans Memorial Gardens, Litchfield, Illinois c/o Becker & Son Funeral Home, 221 South Poplar Street, Mt. Olive, Illinois 62069
condolences: www. beckerandson.com
Becker & Son Funeral Home, Mt. Olive, Illinois is in charge of arrangements

SERVICES

Visitation

Saturday, October 14, 2017
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

BECKER & SON FUNERAL HOME
221 S. POPLAR
MOUNT OLIVE, Illinois 62069

Funeral Service

Saturday, October 14, 2017
11:00 AM

BECKER & SON FUNERAL HOME
221 S. POPLAR
MOUNT OLIVE, Illinois 62069

Graveside Service

Saturday, October 14, 2017
12:15 PM

Elmwood Cemetery

Litchfield, IL