84, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 3:55 am Wednesday, January 27, 2016 in Heartland Health Care Center.
She was born September 10, 1931 in Prairie City, Illinois the daughter of Ralph H. and Gayle Shields Reed. She married Dorance D. “Tug” Howarter in Knoxville, Illinois on June 17, 1950. He preceded her in death on August 9, 2004.
She is survived by her son, Kim (Nancy) A. Howarter of Elgin, Illinois; her daughter, Chris D. Hanna of Galesburg; her sister-in-law, Alberta Taylor of Galesburg; seven grandchildren, Tricia Gosch, Natalie Vorass, Matthew Howarter, Ryan Howarter, Brooke Day, Jesus Flores and Juanita Howarter and eight great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband and two brothers.
She worked as an assembler for Gale Products for 11 years. She also had worked for VNA in housekeeping for 4 years. She was a member of the Living Light Tabernacle Church in Roseville, Illinois and the First Church of the Open Bible. She graduated from Prairie City high school in 1949.
Graveside services are scheduled for 1:30 pm Saturday January 30, 2016 in Gilson Cemetery. Visitation will be 12:00-1:00 pm Saturday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Cremation will be accorded. Memorials may be made to Heartland Health Care Center Activity Department. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com
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Mrs. Betty A. Howarter, Galesburg Chapel
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