Mrs. Betty L. Dragoo, Galesburg Chapel
79, 889 Jefferson St., Galesburg, died at 10:28 AM Tuesday, December 25, 2007 in the emergency room of Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
She was born May 12, 1928 in Bellaire, OH, the daughter of William Dawson. She married Benjamin E. Dragoo in Trenton, NJ. He survives.
Also surviving is a son, Marc E. (and Charlotte) Dragoo, Clearwater, FL, 2 daughters, Tami Dragoo, Alpha, IL and Jamie Dragoo, Galesburg, a brother, David Dawson, Alliance, NE, a half sister, Irene Taylor, Bellaire, OH, 6 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.
She worked for the State of Illinois for 21 years, first for the former Galesburg State Research Hospital and then for the former Zeller Mental Health Center in Peoria. She retired on January 1, 1999.
She graduated from Bellaire High School in 1947. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Galesburg. She enjoyed bowling and golf.
Funeral will be 11:30 AM Friday in Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. The Rev. Dr. Scott Grulke will officiate. Visitation will be 6:30 to 8 PM Thursday at the chapel. Burial will be in East Linwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Elk’s Crippled Children’s Fund or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
Ben and family-
We are very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
With sympathy,
Mrs. John (Tedie) Maxwell and family
Sorry to hear of your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Betty for many years and car pooled with her to Zeller. It was a day like today and she was driving. We lost control of the car, I was in the back sit, yelling, “Betty dont brake!” Repeatedly. Well, she continued to slam on the brakes and we ended up in the ditch on I74. I started to laugh and she was so mad that she turned around and hit me. Of course, that made me laugh even harder and her even madder. The next day, she brought me a little stuffed bunny and I still have and cherish it.
This message is for Holly. Troy and I are so sorry for the loss of your grandma. You and your family are in our prayers. If you need anything either one of us would be glad to help.
This is for Holly,
Dear Holly, you are so often in my thoughts and always in my heart. At this time even more so. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your grandmother. I know you loved her dearly. If there is anything I can do Holly please call me or stop by. You still fill my heart with light, joy, and love. You will always be the daughter I would have loved to have.
Take care Holly
love
Jerry
Tami, you are in my thoughts. I always enjoyed working with your mom at Zeller. She was a hoot….
She was so kind to the clients and kept everyone’s spirits up, in even the most trying of times.
Cyndi
Mom,
I have been missing you for so long, even before your passing.
I know now that you are happy and healthy once again and with your “Pop” and that gives me such comfort.
As time goes on I am beginning to remember all of the special times that we shared – the good times we managed to have together from time to time and I will cherish those. Things were not always what the should have been or what they could have been between us, but the love was always there. We all make decisions in life that effects the other. Like a pebble thrown in a lake the ripples reach out further than we realize at the time…the same with our decisions in life.
We will have all of enternity to right those wrongs Mom, and we have a bond that no one can destroy. In many ways, I feel so much closer to you now than I have ever in my whole life. I feel you are always with me, and I can be with you and talk to you anytime I choose without interference.
You and “Pop” save me a place at a good fishin’ hole…I plan to show him everything you taught me about fishin…
All my love Mom, Rest in Peace
Now and forever
Your Baby Jaime