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Betty Hartsey

May 14th, 1929 - Sep 14th, 2024

A private graveside ceremony with interment will be held at Old Union Cemetery, Bible Grove.

 

      Betty Jean Hartsey, age 95, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

      She was born May 14, 1929, in Louisville, the daughter of William Henry and Sarah Elizabeth (Sutton) Harrington.  She was united in marriage to Ivan Paul Hartsey on November 15, 1947, at the First United Methodist Church in Flora, and they shared 17 anniversaries until his passing on March 11, 1965. 

      Betty worked as a waitress at her brother’s restaurant, the C and E Cafe in Louisville, and later retired from the Highway Cafe.  She will be remembered for her delicious pies, often receiving calls from family and friends who requested coconut cream and pecan.  Betty also enjoyed crocheting, making baby blankets and doilies.  Her home was always open to family and friends, and over the years she was always willing to help care for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, no matter her age.

      She is survived by a daughter: Sandy Byers of Flora; a son: Steve (Linda) Hartsey of Louisville; 3 grandchildren: Brett, Mandy (Keith), and Mitch (Robin); 6 great grandchildren: Stormie (Austen), Summer, Austin, Abby, Jacob (Kenzie), and Jaden; 3 great-great-grandchildren; 3 half-brothers; 3 half-sisters; and several nieces and nephews.

      She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son: Ivan Hartsey Jr.; 7 brothers: Floyd “Red,” Charlie, George, Forest, Herb, Henry Dale, and Kenneth Harrington; a son-in-law: Randy Byers; 3 half-sisters; and a half-brother.

      A private graveside ceremony with interment will be held at Old Union Cemetery, Bible Grove.  Memorial donations are suggested to Flora Rehabilitation & Heath Care Center Activity Fund, and these will be accepted though the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com

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Linda Griffy

September 15th

Heaven just received one very sweet lady! Betty was always fun to work with at the C & E. Yes her pies were absolutely delicious!!! Prayers for the family.

Peggy Shroyer Leigh

September 15th

You'll be missed Betty. I always enjoyed visiting you when I worked or if I stopped in just for a visit.

Nancy Frazier

September 15th

So sorry to hear she was so kind. You are in my prayers Steve and family

Mary Heiden Waller

September 16th

So sorry for your loss. I've often wondered about Betty over the years. She was always there for RayDean and myself several years ago. She has lived a long life. May she rest in peace now. She was a wonderful lady.

Walter J. Chaney

September 16th

Condolences to her family!

Judy (Harrington) Towle

September 16th

Sandy and Steve, so sorry to hear about Aunt Betty's passing. I had recently been looking through some old pictures and found some of me and Aunt Betty, one was when I was a baby. She was a very sweet Aunt to me. I remember we took her on vacation once with us to Tennessee to see my Brother Herb. I have a picture where we went to the top of Bays Mountain. We exchanged Christmas cards back and forth, up until a few years ago. I loved our Saturday's when we would come down and go to the C & E Cafe. That was where I first had a Coke. I've got very precious memories, that I will treasure always. Prayers to you all.

Trudy J Zimmerman Stanford

September 17th

I am so sorry the loss of your lovely mother Sandy and grandmother, Brett. You look so much like your mother Sandy. You are in my thoughts and prayers. 🙏🏻💙🙏🏻

MaryLou Wheeler

September 17th

Sandy, sorry for the loss of your Mother. May you feel the comfort of God’s loving arms wrapped around you. With deepest sympathy.

Betsy ECKELBERRY

September 18th

Sorry for your loss she was a special lady and I am proud to call her my sister

 

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