Elizabeth "Bette" Drew
Elizabeth "Bette" Drew
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Mrs. Drew was born Aug. 25, 1929, in Thomp-sonville, the daughter of Fleet and Hazel (Turner) Brown. She married Rex Drew on Nov. 25, 1950 in Piggott, Ark. He preceded her in death on April 8, 1996.
She was a homemaker.
She is survived by a daughter, Barbara Drew of Carbondale; a daughter and son-in-law, Vicky and Gary "Sil" Gentry of Carbondale; a son, William Drew of Carbondale; and a sister, Helen Bishaw of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two sisters-in-law, Lucy Drew and Peggy Gualdoni, both of Carbondale, and numerous nieces and nephews
She was also preceded in death by her parents, and one son, Rob, two sisters, Dorothy Brown and Barbara Walker, and one brother, Freeman Brown.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2006, at Huffman-Harker Funeral Home in Carbondale, with the Rev. Ralph Brandon officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Memorial Park. Visitation will be today from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Christian Covenant Church.
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Gina Morsch
June 18, 2006
I just now found out about the passing of this beautiful soul; my condolences to the family and apologies for not attending the services. :( I wish I would have known. I am very sad and my heart is broken to have read this, but know she is now reunited with Rex and Rob. She was such a pure, loving person, such a rarity in today's world. She was the epitome of kindness. And as someone posted below, she was always making people laugh and smiling, even when her heart was heavy. Rex was a wonderful man; both of them were so kind to my sister and me. I have been thinking of her very hard the past few days and had no idea what had happend. She will certainly always be in my heart and I will never ever forget her or all the sweet things she did for us. Bette, we love you.
Leanna Walker-Persinger
June 9, 2006
Drew Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family today, tomorrow and always.
richard and karla(stroud) smith
June 8, 2006
Sorry to her of your mothers passing,our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sue Taylor
June 8, 2006
Vic & Sil, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother, I know you will miss her greatly, such a sweet lady. I just found out today of her passing.
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Andy Potts
June 8, 2006
Barbie,
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. If you need anything, just let me know.
Melinda, Tricia & Mowgli Torres-Snider
June 8, 2006
Barb,
Wishing we could be there with you. Know that we are thinking of you and will see you soon.
Paul & Melissa German
June 7, 2006
Vicky and Sil
Our thoughts are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.
Our condolences, Paul & Melissa
Gayla Escue
June 7, 2006
Barbie, Vicky, and Billy,
I am sorry about Bette. Me, my family and everyone at Christian Covenant, will sorely miss her.
She was always laughing even though she did not feel well. She was a bright spot in our lives and we all loved her very much. I am glad your family is close and there to support each other and share the good memories.
Kelly Strader
June 7, 2006
Barbie, I'm very sorry to read this news about your Mother. My thoughts are with you.
Kelly
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