Elizabeth Betty Funkhouser

Herrin- Elizabeth Betty Funkhouser, 74, of Herrin, died at 7:35 AM, Monday, March 31, 2003 at Herrin Hospital. Betty was born on December 14, 1928 in DuQuoin to Paul & Goldie Marie (Jackson) Cavitt. She married Clarence D. Funkhouser on March 12, 1949 in Piggott, Ark. He preceded her in death on October 15, 1998. Mrs. Funkhouser was a homemaker and a member of the Second Baptist Church of Herrin. SURVIVORS: Dtr & son in law- Marlene & Ron Whitecotton- Herrin Grandson & wife- Shawn & Teresa Whitecotton- Herrin Granddaughter & husband- Sherry & Bob Burns- Murphysboro Six Great Grandchildren: Raea Dawn Whitecotton- Herrin Colten Whitecotton- Herrin Braden Whitecotton- Herrin Trent Brothers- Murphysboro Jake Burns- Murphysboro Caitlynn Burns- Murphysboro Bro & sis in law- Paul & Mary Cavitt, Jr.- Dowell Sister in law- Rosemary Cavitt- Chicago Sister in law- Cleo Violet Hagston- DuQuoin Sister in law- Cuma Belle O'Keefe- DuQuoin Sister in law & bro in law- Elizabeth Jane & RJ Ginn- DuQuoin Sister in law & bro in law- Rose Ellen & Joe Cicardi- Pinckneyville Bro in law & sis in law- Edward Spencer & Karen Funkhouser- Anna She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, stepfather; Willard Hottes, and one brother; Robert Cavitt. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 3, 2003 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Revs. Brad Harlow and Ralph Brandon will officiate. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6-8:00PM, Wednesday, April 2, 2003 at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Auxiliary House in St. Louis and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register; please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.