Nancy Betts

Nancy Betts obituary, Chillicothe, IL

Nancy Betts

Nancy Betts Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Weber-Hurd Funeral Home on Jul. 15, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Nancy Diane Betts passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer.
She was born in 1957 to parents, Charles and Marge Taylor in East Peoria Illinois. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Marge; and brother, Ron. She is survived by husband, Ed; sons, Taylor, John, Cole; and several grandchildren.
Nancy attended East Peoria High school graduating in 1975 and worked at Caterpillar before retiring in 2006. Nancy actively promoted bowling in Peoria serving on the Peoria River City USBC board and was inducted into the Peoria Bowling Hall of Fame in 2018. She served as the secretary for several leagues and supported youth bowling in Peoria as a coach and secretary. She was passionate in creating custom sewing and embroidery projects and making extraordinary quilts. She enjoyed spending time with family, grandkids, and friends.
A celebration of life will be held at Mt. Hawley Bowl in Peoria Illinois on Monday, August 12 from 3 to 8 pm. Arrangements are under the care of Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Chillicothe.
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Nancy, please visit our Tree Store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Weber-Hurd Funeral Home

1107 North Fourth Street #1505, Chillicothe, IL 61523

Make a Donation
in Nancy Betts's name

How to support Nancy's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Nancy Betts's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Nancy Betts's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?