Elizabeth June "Betty" Dearing

Elizabeth (Betty) June Dearing, 78, of Peoria, IL, passed away on January 7, 2017 at Farmington Country Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Springfield, IL, on January 9, 1938 to her biological parents, Harry and Elizabeth Childers, and had seven biological siblings; Bill (Eula) Childers, Wayne Childers, Walter Childers, Fred Childers, Art Childers and Jimmy Childers. She was raised by her foster parents, Ora and Dollie Walker, and had a foster sister, Roberta (Glen) Clark, and a foster brother, Billy Walker. Betty married Melvin Dearing at the Tallula Baptist Church on June 26, 1955. She was a dedicated housewife and Mother raising her children and working in the cafeteria of Monroe Grade School and Limestone High School where her children attended. She was a dedicated member of Bartonville Christian Church where she worked alongside her husband, Melvin, at the food pantry, active in the CWA as an officer and hostess, a member of the Saturday morning ladies prayer group, helped with funeral dinners, attended bible studies, and a part of the BCC Riders Group. She was also Key Lady at Washington Christian Village, a member of the AMA and worked with the Women’s Auxiliary at the Peoria Motorcycle Club. She always loved to watch the St. Louis Cardinal and Chicago Bulls games with her husband and her favorite retreat was to visit Rev. Billy Graham. Betty leaves six children; Mike Dearing, Kevin (Margie) Dearing, Mason Dearing, Chris Dearing, Robin (Ericka) Dearing and Dawn Dearing-Harbison. She also leaves thirteen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, a sister-in-law, Eula, and her foster sister, Roberta Clark. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, her biological parents, her seven biological brothers, her foster parents, and a foster brother. A visitation will be held at the Bartonville Christian Church, 4900 Pfeiffer Rd. Bartonville, IL, 61607, on Wednesday January 11, 2017, from 4:30 pm to 7 pm with a service following the visitation. There will also be a service on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 10:30 am at Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg, IL, with a graveside service following. Pastor Kevin Dell and Jack Thompson will be officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Betty Dearing memorial fund. Please visit Betty’s obituary online at hurleyfh.com.

Elizabeth June "Betty" Dearing

January 9, 1938 - January 7, 2017

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