Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Betty Eckelberry
Jul 22nd, 1923 - Apr 7th, 2019Laura Elizabeth “Betty” Eckelberry, age 95, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday afternoon April 7, 2019, at Flora Gardens Care Center.
She was born July 22, 1923, in Wayne County, the daughter of Marion and Mary (Orr) Mitchell.
Betty was well-known for owning and operating BJ Travel and BJ Fashions. She was a member of First Christian Church in Flora and the Clay County Hospital Auxiliary. She had been part of the singing “Sweet Adelines,” was an avid card player, and enjoyed following St. Louis Cardinals Baseball.
She is survived by her 4 children: Dan Fout of Henderson, Kentucky, Barb Tackitt of Flora, Doug Fout of Flora, and Charles Mainer of Flora; 7 grandchildren: Bill Fout, Cheryl (Mike) Church, Elizabeth Tackitt, Robby Tackitt, Seth Fout, Derek Mainer, and Lindsey Mainer; several great-grandchildren; and a brother: Bob (Hazel) Mitchell of Fairfield.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother: Charles (Shirley) Mitchell; son-in-law: Bob Tackitt; and daughter-in-law: Connie Fout.
A graveside service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at Cisne Cemetery, with Loren Holloway officiating. Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Flora Gardens Activity Fund or a Charity of the Donor’s Choice and will be accepted through the funeral home.