Betty L. (Heyde) Will

October 17, 1930 - September 25, 2013

Betty L. (Heyde) Will, age 82, of Marion, IL, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at 8:48 p.m., on Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at home in Marion, IL. Betty was born, Friday, October 17, 1930, in Jonesboro, IL to Charles William and Lillian Elizabeth (Foster) Boyer. She married Al Heyde on Sunday, January 18, 1948 in Piggott, AR and he passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2009. Betty was a member of Fountain United Methodist Church and also attended Grange Hall Freewill Baptist Church both of Marion, IL. . For many years Betty was a cashier for Dunn’s Sporting Goods of Marion, IL. She enjoyed caring for her home and spending time with her family. Survivors include her two daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Fred Baker of Creal Springs, IL, Elizabeth “Liz” and Dennis Dunn of Marion, IL; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Linda Heyde of Marion, IL; daughter-in-law, Regina Heyde of Marion, IL; twelve grandchildren and their spouses, Kimberly and (Kent) Schultz of Vienna, IL, Mark and (Shirley) Clendenin of Temple, TX, John Baker, Brandon Baker and his fiancé, Shannon Barlow and her children, Morgan and Marshall, Brandi and (Doyle) Fox all of Marion, IL, Lisa and (Erik) Johnson of West Palm Beach, FL, Melissa and (Jessie) Thompson, Billy and (Cathy) Heyde, Jonathan and (Megan) Heyde, Chasity and (Scott) Rains all of Marion, IL and Tim Robertson of Creal Springs, IL; fourteen great grandchildren, Ashley Robertson and Whitney and (Doug) Meade all of Creal Springs, IL, Wyatt and Walker Fox, Collin Heyde, J. Thompson, Zoey Thompson, Aimee Heyde and Cole Heyde all of Marion, IL, Landon Johnson of West Palm Beach, Fl, Dylan and Adeline Clendenin of Temple, TX, Colton Schultz of Vienna, IL, Austin Baker and Olivia Grace Heyde of Marion, IL ; great great-grandson, Gunner Meade of Creal Springs, IL; one sister, Mae Simmerman and her daughters, Patsy Martin, Janice Horsley, Tammy Walters and Kay Hickey and her son, B. J. Simmerman all of Marion, IL, other extended family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, John Heyde, January 5, 2013 and one sister, Alma Neber. Arrangements for Betty L. (Heyde) Will were entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL. The visitation for the family and friends was from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2013, at the funeral home. During the time of visitation a “Reflection of Life” DVD Memorial Tribute featuring special people, places and events of Betty’s life was presented to the family and friends. The funeral service was at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 30, 2013, at Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin McNeely presiding. The prelude and postlude musical selections were recorded selections. Special recorded musical selections presented were “Precious Lord Take My Hand” by Elvis Presley, “God on The Mountain” & “One Day At a Time” by Lynda Randle. Interment followed next to her husband in Fountain Cemetery south of Marion, IL. Pallbearers were Jessie Thompson Jr., Doyle Fox, Jessie Thompson III, Collin Heyde, Jonathan Heyde, Scott Rains, Cole Heyde and Kent Schultz. For those who preferred, memorial contributions may be made to “Grange Hall Freewill Baptist Church Building Fund”. Memorial contribution envelopes will be available at the funeral home or may be mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, P.O. Box 370, Marion, IL, 62959. For additional information, or to leave an online “Condolence of Memory” or light a “Candle in Memory”, please visit our website at www.wilsonmcreynolds.com or call 618-993-2131