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Betty Lou White, 94, of Piper City

Betty Lou White, 94, of Piper City passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 in Danforth. She was born July 2, 1924 in Anchor, the daughter of Chris and Louise (Stuhmer) Walters and they preceded her in death. Betty married Duane W. White in Piper City on September 23, 1945 and he preceded her in death on February 13, 1990. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Maxine Opperman and Geraldine Wilson; one son-in-law, Roger Grubbs, and one infant daughter.

Mrs. White is survived by one daughter, Melissa Grubbs of Kempton; three grandchildren, Brandon (Stacy) Grubbs of Cullom, Amber (Matt) Trowitch of Bloomington, and Alison (Scott) Buckley of Reddick; seven great grandchildren, Charlotte & Grace Grubbs, Landon, Caden, & Grayson Trowitch, and Austin & Addyson Buckley.

Betty attended Burger County School, graduated from Piper City High School in 1942 and graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1946 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and First Presbyterian Church in Piper City, where she served as Elder, and was the Treasurer of the Women’s Association. She was a Sunday School Teacher for 16 years and a member of the church choir for 68 years. She and her husband owned and operated Piper City Hardware & Variety Store in Piper City for 30 years. Betty enjoyed auctions, refinishing antiques, gospel music, crafts, decorating for holidays, and knitting. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family who were very dear to her.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service on Monday, May 20, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church in Piper City. Pastor Brian King will officiate. Burial will follow the service at Brenton Twp. Cemetery in Piper City.

Arrangements by Knapp-Redenius Funeral Home in Gilman. 

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