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1943
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2024
Betty Colclasure Obituary
She was born May 10, 1943, to William and Wilma Laughlin, on the family farm near Rinard, Illinois. She was the youngest of five children. She attended and graduated from Flora High School in 1961. Betty married Tom Colclasure from Clay City, Illinois on August 26, 1961, and moved to Virginia Beach, Virginia, supporting Tom who served in the United States Navy. Betty and Tom soon welcomed the first of two daughters, Pamela Ann, in Montrose, Colorado in 1963. They then moved to Long Beach, California where their second daughter, Amy Alice, was born in 1964. Betty and Tom eventually moved back to Illinois settling in Mattoon and putting down roots. Betty worked at Kraft Foods in Mattoon and attended Mattoon First United Methodist Church.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents William and Wilma Laughlin; her husband of nearly 50 years, Tom; sister Rosie Bonan; brothers Willie and George Laughlin; brothers in law Rudy Bonan and Bob Golden; sister-in-law Ann Laughlin Phillips.
Betty is survived by her children Pam Colvis and Amy (Paul) Brodkorb; grandchildren Amber Colclasure (fiancé Jordan), Elizabeth Brodkorb (Tyler Kaufman), Faith (Rob) Hirschmann, and Jacob Brodkorb; great grandchildren Aliyah Colclasure and Oliver Brodkorb; sister Eunice Golden; sisters in law Mary Laughlin and Rita Caywood; many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
A graveside burial service will take place at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Willow Branch Cemetery in Rinard, Illinois. Friends and family are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations be made in Betty's honor to Willow Breeze SBL Hospice House in Mattoon, Illinois. Memorial donations will be accepted at the cemetery or may be mailed to the funeral home.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.
Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home.
Memories and Condolences
for Betty Colclasure
Brad Stuckey
August 17, 2024
Pam,
I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family.
Brad
Darlene Sargent
August 8, 2024
With deepest sympathy
Betty was a friend, also a coworker at Lenders bagels. She will be missed
Rebecca craig
August 8, 2024
Working with Betty was always fun. She was a great person. God rest her soul. Becky craig
Diane Shain
August 7, 2024
Pam, my sincere condolences of the loss of your mom. Prayers for you and your family.
Anita Tutt
August 5, 2024
Betty was such a sweet nice lady. Will remember the fond memories working with her at Lenders and seeing her at church on Sunday mornings.
Patty Hood
August 5, 2024
I´ll always remember Betty´s warm smile and kind heart. I looked forward to seeing her at work in the good old days of Lenders.
Sharon Gray
August 4, 2024
Sorry for your loss, went to grade school and high school with Betty. They lived in our neighborhood and we spent a lot of time together. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all. Prayers of comfort for all the family and friends.
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