Betty J. Reeder Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Betty J. Reeder, age 94, of Marion, IL, passed away at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, April 1, 2018, in Parkway Manor in Marion. She was born on Thursday, January 3, 1924, in Spillertown, IL, the daughter of Charley and Pauline (Berry) McAnelly. Betty grew up in and attended school in Spillertown. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Marion. For many years she worked in production at Olin Corporation, Sangamo and Norge. She loved caring for her family and her home and was an excellent cook an her passion was decorating her home and making doll clothes which she shared with her family and friends. Betty will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lea J. and Tom Reichert of Marion; son and daughter-in-law, William “Bill” and Debbie Chancy of Rushville, IL; five grandsons, Kevin Reichert of Marion, Wade and Christy Reichert of Marion, Jason and Lori Chancy of Littleton, IL, Jarad and Angie Chancy of Pittsburg, IL and Justin Chancy of Littleton, IL; six great-grandchildren, Emily, Carly, Aubrey Reichert, and Jacob Reichert, Ashley Chancy and Austin Hayes; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Eleanor McAnelly of Dewey, AZ, other extended family members and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Leamon Chancy; sister, Jane Gibbons and brother, Martel McAnelly. Arrangements for Betty J. Reeder have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion. According to her wishes she was cremated with graveside services to be on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in Lake Creek Cemetery, located northeast of Marion, with Rev. John Hackman presiding. Those wishing to attend the graveside service should gather at the cemetery prior to 2:00 p.m. For those who prefer, memorial contributions may be made to, “Lake Creek Cemetery” and mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court Street, Marion, IL 62959. Memorial envelopes will be available at the funeral home and cemetery. For additional information please call the funeral home at 618-993-2131.

Betty J. Reeder

January 3, 1924 - April 1, 2018