Cynthia Betts

Cynthia Jane Betts, 64, of Decatur, IL, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer, at 11:17 a.m., Monday, September 9, 2013, in Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 12, 2013, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, September 11, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to American Red Cross or Lynch Syndrome International. Cynthia was born November 6, 1948 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Edwin and Jean (Lyda) Wortman. She married Robert Betts, Sr. in Decatur on November 19, 1967. He preceded her in death on August 8, 2007. Cynthia worked for the American Red Cross for 7 years as a volunteer coordinator and most recently was an office manager. She was a former "volunteer of the year" with the American Red Cross. In recent years, Cynthia advocated strongly for Lynch Syndrome Awareness. She loved taking shopping trips with her sisters, spending time with her grandkids, and meeting with friends at the Bingo Hall. She is survived by her sons Robert Betts, Jr. (Danae) of Rockton, IL, Thomas Betts (Donna) of Bastrop, TX; grandchildren Dakota Betts, Madalyn Betts, Nolan Betts, Connor Betts; mother Jean Wortman; sisters Phyllis Prell (John) of Ft. Smith, AR, Patty Wisehan of St. Louis, MO; brothers David Wortman (Debbie) of Elizabethton, TN, Mike Wortman (Mary) of Decatur, IL, Timothy Wortman (Becky) of Decatur, IL. She was preceded in death by her father Edwin, husband Robert, brother Charles Wortman, sister Cathy Lymer, and son Robbie. "
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