Bette Lee Mayberry
Bette Lee Mayberry, age 90, of Gower, MO, entered her eternal rest peacefully on Monday, September 5, 2011, at the Gower Convalescent Home. She was born February 16, 1921, in Shawneetown, IL, the daughter of Grant and Ethel (Phillips) Saffer. She married Lloyd Mayberry on April 24, 1941, and he preceded in her in death in 1979. Bette was a member of the First Methodist Church in Carmi and had been active in the White County Home Extension. She worked in her father's restaurant in Old Shawneetown, and at Montgomery Ward's in Chicago. Bette was an avid cook, gardener, fisherman, walker, Christian, and Cub's Fan. She was a resident of Carmi for 59 years.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Cindy Mayberry, of Trimble, Missouri; her grandson, Grant Mayberry of Denver, Colorado; and her granddaughter, Beth Mayberry of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Bette's extended family includes relative in the Tri-State area and California.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd; her parents; a step-mother, Mary Brown; and sisters, Margie Lockler and Pauline Barnard.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 10, 2011, at 1:30 pm, at Stendeback Family Funeral Home/Kittinger-Fair in Carmi. Visitation will be held Saturday from 10:00 am until Noon. The Reverend Gary Feldman will officiate. Burial will take place in Ebeneezer Cemetery in Norris City. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Carmi. Condolences may be left on-line by visiting www.kittinger-fairfuneralhome.com.
From Mr. & Mrs. Steve Hill and Family
E mail address rshill46@gmail.com
Condolence message Larry and Family:
I am sorry we can't be there to pay our respects in person. Your mother was a fine lady who showed an abundance of love on me and my family throughout her life. I have many happy memories of her teaching me to fish, baking me lemon pies and blessing everyone with her love and good cheer. We are all richer for having had her in our lives. With love and sympathy, Steve Hill and family
From Chuck Romig
E mail address gimorfam@yahoo.com
Condolence message I am so sorry to learn of your mother's death. I have very fond memories of Bette and always felt welcome in her home. I join you in your grief.
Blessings,
Chuck Romig
From kay &nando chapa
E mail address gmamak9101@comcast.net
Condolence message to my family we are sorry that we can't be there with you, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our wonderful memories of Aunt Bette will remain with us forever and we will miss her greatly. God bless each and everyone of you who join together to say good-bye to Aunt Bette.
From Terri Schneider Absher
E mail address terri_absher@hotmail.com
Condolence message Larry,
Just read about your mother's death and wanted to express my sympathies.
From Phil and Kathy French
E mail address frenchkathy09@gmail.com
Condolence message Larry, Cindy, Beth, & Grant,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom and Grandma. It is always hard to say good-by to a parent or grandparent, no matter what. We are sending our prayers to all of you. May the love of God give you peace and comfort.
Phil and Kathy French
From Jerry and Sandi Barnard
E mail address jerrybarnard7@gmail.com
Condolence message We will never forget the love and kindness shown to us and our twins during visits to Carmi with dear Aunt Bette. We now have three angels in heaven as she joins Aunt Margie and my dear mother Pauline. And of course the train will be on time thanks to Lloyd Mayberry. Our sincere prayers are with Larry and his dear family during this time.
