Betty J. Williamson
Betty Williamson, age 87, of Springfield, MO, formerly of Sullivan, MO, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield.
Betty was born May 25, 1932 at Rock Township in Jefferson County to Walter L. and Lillian K. (Paubel) Holloway. She grew up and attended school in the St. Louis area of Webster Groves. Later, she moved to St. Clair, MO and graduated from St. Clair High School in 1951. On September 7, 1957, she was united in marriage to LeRoy K. Williamson in Sullivan. Betty was a homemaker and worked at BorgWarner in Washington, MO, but many will remember her as working at the local Dickey Bub Shop, where she enjoyed meeting and helping people. During her life in Sullivan, she was a member of Peace Lutheran Church for many years.
In 1998, Betty and LeRoy moved to Springfield to retire and be near family. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who enjoyed gardening, traveling and meeting new people. She was a very giving person whose greatest joy in life came from helping and caring for others. She will be missed by family, friends, and her wonderful neighbors whom she loved dearly.
Betty is survived by her daughter, Kathy Hollenberg and husband Jim of Crane, MO; two granddaughters, Ariana Calvert of Springfield, MO and Bevin Pope and husband Brandon of Springfield, MO; and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy; her parents; four brothers: Walter “Wally” Holloway, Clyde Holloway, Robert “Bob” Holloway and James “Jim” Holloway; and an infant sister, Bernice.
Memorial contributions in Betty’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, in memory of her late husband, LeRoy K. Williamson.
Funeral Services were conducted 1 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2020 at the Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan, officiated by Pastor John Roach. Burial took place at I.O.O.F Cemetery in Sullivan.
Visitation was held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2020 at the Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan.
Online condolences can be made to Betty’s family at www.eatonfuneralhome.com.
All arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Sullivan, MO.