Betty M. Abel Howard

82 of Galesburg, died at 3:40 pm Saturday, December 27, 2008 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg. She was the daughter of John and Bertha Bennett Abel. She married H. Eugene "Cookie" Howard on May 29, 1944 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on February 10, 2002. She was the loving mother of Sharen (and Eric) Swanson of London Mills, John Howard of Abingdon, Rickie (and Donna) Howard, of Aurora and W. Leon Howard of Galesburg; loving grandmother of Penny (and Terry) Price, Marnee (and Kevin) Petrakis, Johnny Howard, Brad Howard,, Justin Howard, Jason (and Lisa) Howard, Rickie Howard, Jr., Chrystal Howard.; loving great grandmother of seven; two sisters, Dorothea (and Dale) Bonney of Galesburg and Marlene (Royal) Moore of London Mills; two sister-in-laws, LaVonne Abel and Betty L. Abel both of Galesburg. She was also preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and three sisters. She worked at the former Blue Bell Factory in Abingdon and later in Central Processing at St. Mary Medical Center. She enjoyed doing embroidery, reading and country music. Graveside service will be at 2:30 pm Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at the Abingdon Cemetery. Mrs. Eleanor Landon will officiate. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 pm Wednesday at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children.

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