Betty Lou (Webb) Breedlove
February 20, 1934 - May 4, 2013
Betty Lou (Webb) Breedlove, age 79, of Marion, IL, formerly of White Bluff, TN, passed away peacefully at 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at her home. She was born at home on Tuesday, February 20, 1934, near Tunnel Hill, IL in Johnson County, the daughter of William Barton and Janet (Edmonds) Webb. She grew up in a family of eight brothers and sisters. They lived on a farm and Betty’s love of the country stayed with her throughout her lifetime. She attended a one-room grade school and graduated from Vienna Illinois High School in 1953. Betty was blessed with a God given musical talent and could play almost any instrument. Her favorite seemed to be the guitar, which she picked and sang with her sisters at a little country church called Mount Olive located north of Vienna, IL. Later in life she played beautiful music on the organ. After the family moved from the farm to Marion, IL, Betty worked for General Telephone Company for a number of years. She was united in marriage to Oscar C. Breedlove, Jr. and together they shared life until his death in Marion, IL on October 11, 2011. This union was blessed with two daughters, Tammy and Janet. Betty also help to raise three step children; Debra, Gary and Ray. She lived most of her married life in Tennessee west of Nashville near White Bluff. She and Oscar bought a log home in the country and this is where they raised their family. She enjoyed being close to nature and God’s creation. Betty wrote poetry and through it expressed her faith. She loved God and accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized. She lived a humble life and was a friend to all. Betty suffered the last few months of her life here on earth, but God has released her from this earthly body and she is now at peace. Free from pain and suffering and the cares of this world. May she ever be blessed in the presence of the Lord. Those left behind will always cherish the many memories and love shown to them. She is survived by three daughters and one son-in-law, Tammy Dixon of Kinston Springs, TN, Janet Thompson of Marion, IL and Debra and Haskel Littlejohn of Maryland; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Gary Breedlove of Kingston Springs, TN and Ray and Lori Breedlove of Smyrna, TN, sixteen grandchildren, twenty six great grandchildren; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Patsy and Dale Atwood and Alice Mae Blue all of Marion, IL; five sisters-in-law, Maude Webb of Marion, IL, Myrtle Webb of Harrisburg, IL, Nancy Wilsford of AL, Francis Martin and Thelma Sager both of TN; three brothers-in-law, L.D. Bowers of Puxico, MO and Billy Joe Breedlove and Roy Breedlove both of Nashville, TN, a large extended family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; brothers, Woodrow, James, Leaman and Earl Webb, Walter Webb who passed away at 18 months old and infant still born brothers Barton Eugene, Ward, Donald and Ronald Webb and her sister, Clara June Bowers. Arrangements for Betty Lou (Webb) Breedlove were entrusted to Harpeth Hills Funeral Home, 9090 Highway 100, Nashville, TN. The time of visitation was on Thursday, May 9, 2013, between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 pm. It resumed on Friday, May 10th from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Following the time of visitation on Friday, the funeral service was at 1:00 p.m. Interment followed next to her husband, Oscar in Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens. For additional information please contact Harpeth Hill Funeral Home by calling 615-646-9292. The Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court Street, of Marion, IL provided service locally to the family. “The Narrow Journey” Written by: Betty Lou (Webb) Breedlove Life is not a bed of roses, Thorns and briars are along the way Down the straight and narrow journey That we all must walk each day. Chorus--- So let’s keep on traveling this pathway For the end will be so bright when we shine Like the stars forever and are blessed With God’s power and might. But there’s hope in this narrow journey Christ will give you peace of mind Your life will be so happy And your light will always shine. Chorus--- So let’s keep on traveling this pathway For the end will be so bright when we shine Like the stars forever and are blessed With God’s power and might. We will have a part in God’s kingdom And help his save this world some day When the earth will be full of God’s knowledge And all be taught God’s way. Chorus--- So let’s keep on traveling this pathway For the end will be so bright when we shine Like the stars forever and are blessed With God’s power and might.
Betty Lou (Webb) Breedlove, age 79, of Marion, IL, formerly of White Bluff, TN, passed away peacefully at 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at her home. She was born at home on Tuesday, February 20, 1934, near Tunnel Hill, IL in Johnson County,... View Obituary & Service Information