Elizabeth Jo "Betty" Newell Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Elizabeth Jo “Betty” Newell, age 76, of Marion, IL, passed away suddenly at 1:18 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at home. She was born on Thursday, January 25, 1945, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Roger Eugene and Ellen M. (Baldini) White. Her father was in the military and during Betty’s young years the family moved several times. She was a graduate of St. Aquinas High School of Augusta, GA, Class of 1964. Earlier in her lifetime she worked as a Telephone Operator for General Telephone. For the last 15 years she has worked as a Crew Member for the McDonalds Restaurant of Carterville, IL, and was currently employed there. She was a devout member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Marion. She also was a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary and Women’s Guild both of the church. Betty loved animals especially her cats and dogs. She was and excellent cook and was known for her homemade dishes. When she saw people with a need, she would always try to help them if she could. She loved her “McDonalds Family” and especially her grandchildren. She looked forward to the many times they all gathered together and the memories created will now be cherished by those she leaves behind. She is survived by two daughters, Twyla S. Gengenbach of Herrin, IL, and Velva Jo “Jodi” Bonroe of Marion; three grandchildren, Marionna Nicole Stanley of Carbondale, IL, Michael Darren Keefer of Herrin, IL and William Eugene Bonroe of Sturgis, KY; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Catherine and Steve Venable of Marion; niece, Teressa Penninger and husband, Greg of Herrin, IL, three great nephews, Jarod Harris of Marion and Justin Lane and Josh Lane both serving in the military of Hopkinsville, KY; former husband, Phillip Eugene Newell of Marion, other extended family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Michael David White; infant sister, Margaret Ann White and son-in-law, Kenneth Bonroe. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 North Court Street, Marion, IL. The visitation will be on Monday, April 19th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, located at 600 North Russell Street of Marion, with the Rev. Father Brian Barker presiding. Interment will follow in Blairsville Cemetery of Cambria, IL. The family requests for those who prefer, memorial contributions be made to “St. Francis Care” an animal shelter in Murphysboro, IL, Betty supported. Memorial contributions may be mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court Street, Marion, IL, 62959. Memorial envelopes will be available at the funeral home. For additional information call the funeral home at 618-993-2131. DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS RELATED TO THE COVID-19 VIRUS AND BY THE SIGNING OF EXECUTIVE ORDER BY THE ILLINOIS GOVERNOR, if you are planning on attending the visitation or Funeral Mass it is required you wear a mask and social distance yourself from others.

Elizabeth Jo "Betty" Newell

January 25, 1945 - April 13, 2021