Photo courtesy of Adams Funeral Chapel - Charleston
Jun 6, 1925 - Jun 18, 2019
What a loving legacy you have left behind. You were in a class by yourself. You saw the good in everyone and always had good things to say. I could see pain in your eyes, but you would say " I am fine." Now no more pain. Last of era of Keigley kids together again now. You were a treasure and blessing to anyone you knew. I will miss you always. Love you Aunt Betty.
Karen Jennings
June 21, 2019 | Charleston, IL | Family
The hardest moment is when the person who gave you the best memories, becomes a memory. Betty was a loving, gentle lady, with a positive attitude toward life. She will be missed greatly, but has gone home.
Diane Pope
June 21, 2019 | Bacliff, TX | Friend
Always remember your love of life. I think I never saw you without your nails and toes painted beautiful colors. And one day you shocked me...you added the rings. Never too old. Still would like the recipe for your potato and ham casserole. Play nice in heaven. Will miss you.
Prayers of peace to the family.
Laura Keigley Shiffler
June 21, 2019 | Anderson, SC | Family
I love you GRANDMA!! Your missed everyday##
Tiffany Casner
June 20, 2019 | Lubbock, TX | Grandchild
Larry
June 20, 2019
Your greatness and love will truly be missed! I love you Grandma.
April Patriarco
June 20, 2019 | TX | Grandchild
I love you Grandma ,,
Kristine Casner
June 20, 2019 | Lubbock, TX | Grandchild
CHARLESTON, IL – Betty June Sorensen received her angel wings at the age of 94 on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 while at Paris Community Hospital. In keeping with her generous nature, Betty has gifted her body to science to assist those in the medical and health care fields, granting them access to the highest form of training. A Memorial Service honoring and celebrating her life will be hosted by her children at a later date. Donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society and may be mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive, Charleston, IL 61920.
She was born Betty June Keigley on June 6, 1925 in Ashmore, Illinois, the daughter of Charles Albert and Cecil (Childress) Keigley. Her marriage to Floyd Fitzpatrick blessed her with four devoted children, Sherrol Casner of Charleston, Ronald Fitzpatrick of Charleston, Vera Andrews of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Gail Watkins and husband Tim of Baycliff, Texas. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 21 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Gary Andrews; two great-grandchildren; two sisters and three brothers.
Betty was a graduate of Ashmore High School. She owned and operated her own restaurant in Serena, Illinois and waitressed at Parisian Lanes in Paris, Illinois. She was a long time member of the Hume Christian Church in Hume, Illinois and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Sheridan, Illinois and now a member in Hume.
Betty loved collecting owls and playing cards – especially UNO with her family. She loved roller skating in her younger years, shopping and eating out. She was never afraid of a hard day’s work and was a wonderful and loving mother to her children. What a legacy she leaves in the lives of her children and her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
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