Service:
Graveside services will be at 12 Noon, Tuesday,
December 29, 2020 at Laenna Cemetery, Chestnut
Funeral home: Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral
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Betty Louise Goodman, 72, of Pekin,
formerly of Chestnut, passed away December 19, 2020
at home surrounded by her family.
A private family viewing will be held at Holland
Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Graveside services
will be at 12 Noon, Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at
Laenna Cemetery, Chestnut. Due to Covid-19, please
practice social distancing and wear proper facial
coverings.
Betty was born May 14, 1948 in Lincoln, IL., the
daughter of Harold and Helen (Schafer) Opperman. She
graduated from Mt. Pulaski High School. She was once
a member of the Jr. Women's club, the Logan County
Home Extension, and was a member of the Mt. Pulaski
Bowling Team.
She retired from Decatur Memorial
Hospital as a LPN on the medical/surgical floor.
She also drove a school bus for a
short time and was the owner/operator of Betty's
Cafe in Chestnut. |
Betty enjoyed playing mystery games
on her computer, watching murder mystery shows,
shopping, having lunch with friends, and being with
her family. She was an avid dog lover and had
several canine companions throughout her life.
Survivors include her daughter Melissa (Ricky) Beals,
son Dennis Goodman, grandchildren: Amber, Marcel,
Balin, Caleb, and Dylan; and great grandchildren
Oliver and June. Several extended family members and
friends also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents,
granddaughter Katerina, and brother Allen Opperman.
Memorial donations may be made to the family in care
of Melissa Beals and will be accepted at the funeral
home.
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