Betty Christman Obituary

Betty J. Alphin Christman

Alphin Christman, Betty J., of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at the age of 52. Betty died of cancer but never let it hold her back from living a full life.

Loving wife of David E. Christman, Jr.; beloved daughter of Bartes E. and Mildred L. Alphin; devoted mother of Cameron A. (Scott) Arthur; dear sister of B. Dewain (Linda) Alphin, Vounda S. (Shelby) Everett, Diana M. (Curtis) Newcom, Wilma Grimes, Nathan Jimly Alphin, Claraetta (Ray) Moody, Marietta (Rick Fallis) Alphin Jerry D. (Yasmin) Alphin and Mark A. (Glenda) Alphin.

She is preceded in death by her son, Chase A. Christman, and her brothers, Elisha Alphin and Charles Alphin.

She was a member of the Financial Planning Association and was a Certified Financial Planner.

Services: The family is being served by The Baue Funeral and Memorial Center, 3950 West Clay Street, St. Charles, Missouri where visitation will be held Thursday, October 18, 2012 4:00 - 8:00 PM. Funeral Service 12:00 PM, Friday, October 19, 2012 at Baue Funeral and Memorial Center Chapel, 3950 West Clay Street, St. Charles, Missouri.

Memorials may be made to Siteman Cancer Institute; Missouri Organ Donor Center. Share your condolences and memories at baue.com.

Published by The Town Talk on Oct. 17, 2012.
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I met Betty when I was 15, instantly we became best friends and were inseparable. We spent countless hours together. My heart is broken. She was a beautiful person inside and out. She will be missed. My love, prayers, and sympathy to the entire family. I am sorry for your loss.

Linda Bowers Miller

October 19, 2012

Betty was a beautiful person, inside and out. My heart is broken.

Linda Bowers Miller

October 19, 2012

My prayers go out to the family, May God be with yall in the days ahead.

Melissa Long

October 19, 2012

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When I was growing up ... I loved hanging with you and Cheronda .. You were a very cool person w a great attitude. You will be missed

Sara Weaver (marfisi)

October 18, 2012

Goodbye Betty. We so enjoyed working with you and meeting with you each quarter. You were a pleasure to be around and never without a smile. We will miss you and our condolences go out to your family for this great loss of a wonderful woman and family member.
Ellen and Brian Walsh

Ellen Walsh

October 17, 2012

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