Betty Burke

Betty J. Burke, 85, of Pekin, IL, passed away at 5:17 a.m., Monday, January 3, 2011, in St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, IL.Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 6, 2011, at Heartland Community Church, Decatur, IL, with visitation 6 to 8 P.M., Wednesday, January 5, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be in Maroa Cemetery, Maroa, IL. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association.Betty was born February 3, 1925 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Elisha B. and Effie (Reynolds) Hedrick. She married Robert Ridgeway and he preceded her in death. She later married her true love Raymond Davenport and he preceded her in death.Betty was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing the organ, singing, playing the guitar, cooking, and playing Farmville on Facebook.She leaves behind her daughters Nancy Alexander of Bethany, Linda (Mike) Merriman of Pekin, IL; sons Larry and Michael Ridgeway of Decatur, IL; stepsons Jerry, Ray and Clint Davenport; grandchildren Sue, John, Jamie, Tina, Traci, Nick, Matt, Kami, Karen, Craig, Christopher, Creighton, Michael, Tim and Jerri.She is reunited in heaven with her beloved husband Raymond Davenport, first husband Robert Ridgeway, brothers Gene, Aurther, Merle and Harold, sister Leona, and granddaughter Melinda.Condolences may be left to the family at www.brintlingerandearl.com "
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