Betty Jean Braun

BETTY JEAN BRAUN , 81 , of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 2:36 pm, Saturday, July 10, 2021 at her residence.

She was born to the late Ernest and Della (nee Criss) Berndt on December 31, 1939 in Chester, Illinois.

Betty married James A. Braun on February 10, 1970 in Murphysboro, Illinois; he preceded her in death on June 4, 2009.

She had worked as a cashier at Nordmeyer’s IGA grocery store.

Betty was a member of First Baptist Church in Chester, Illinois and Chester Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Betty also enjoyed sitting on her front porch.

Survivors:

2 Sons:

Billy Ray (Linda) Lynn Chester, IL

Jeffery Todd (Sissy) Braun Chester, IL

2 Sisters:

Margaret “Muggsy” and Myrtle Dupo, IL

4 Grandchildren:

Billy Lynn, Heather (Jason) Korando, Paul (Alice) Cabaniss and Autumn Cabaniss

7 Great Grandchildren:

Gage, Taylor, Mckenzie, Kynleigh, Ayden, Landen and Deagen

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by : Parents, Husband, 1 Daughter – Bobbie Jean Lynn, 5 Brothers and 5 Sisters

Memorial Service :

10:00 am, Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Dr. Mike Fogerson

Don Berry

Visitation:

Tuesday – 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials :

St. Mary’s Catholic School

First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois