Betty J. Waters, 81, of Danville and formerly of Kankakee, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Danville. She was born on September 5, 1938 in Watseka, the daughter of Thomas E. and Opal (Parks) Ponton. She married George L. Waters in Watseka on January 26, 1957 and he preceded her in death on April 8, 2015. In addition, she was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, two sisters, two grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
Surviving are one daughter, Sandra L. (Philip) Pucek of Danville; two sons, Dennis (Bonnie) Waters of Rochester, MN and Jerry Waters of Hardin, KY; two brothers, Rick (Kathy) Ponton of Watseka and Thomas (Dinees) Ponton; one sister, Lynne (Gary) Bulman of Mena, AR; seven grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren.
Betty was a member of River Valley Christian Fellowship in Bourbonnais where she served as church secretary for many years.
Private funeral services will be held. Burial will take place at Body Cemetery in Woodland.
Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Samaritans Purse.
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