Betty J. Pfeiffer's Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL - Betty Joan Pfeiffer, age 76 of Charleston, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, November 8, 2011 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Visitation for family and friends will be held this evening (Thursday) from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Services honoring and celebrating her life will be held Friday, November 11, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel with Pastor Mike Southards officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston. It is requested that memorial gifts in her honor be made to the Charleston Food Pantry. Gifts may be left on the memorial table at the visitation or services or may be mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive, Charleston, IL 61920. Betty was born on June 19, 1935 in Charleston a daughter of the late James and Edith (Hughes) Bell. It was on June 28, 1952 in Covington, Indiana that she married the love of her life, Clarence ""Clancy"" Pfeiffer. She is survived by Clancy, her husband and best friend of fifty-nine years; five devoted children, Steven Pfeiffer and Chris Pfeiffer, both of Charleston, Christy Hudson and husband Roger of Oakland, Illinois, Pasty Easterday and husband Steve and Julie Butler and husband Chris, all of Charleston; sixteen grandchildren, Spencer Pfeiffer, Chris Richardson and wife Bobbie, Lisa McMechan and husband Jacob ""Bub"", Lindsey Pfeiffer, Crystal Pearcy and husband David, Brittany McGrath and husband Mark, Angela Grary and husband Chris, James Hudson and wife Janet, Shannon Easton and fiancé Justin Centers, Justin Hudson and wife Kelsie, Mandy Bisby and husband Craig, Patrick Easterday and girlfriend Chelsea Irons, Amy Scott and husband Eric, Shane Butler and girlfriend Jen Goggins, Jessica Stollard and husband Nathan and Cody Butler; twenty-six great-grandchildren with two more on the way; one great-great-grandchild; and nieces, nephews, and cousins and their families. In addition to her parents Betty was preceded by two grandchildren, Gregg Pfeiffer and Becky Easterday; a sister, Donna Schmitt and a brother, Tony Stough. Betty was a long time member of First Christian Church in Charleston. It wasn't until after her children were grown that she became employed outside of the home, first as a cosmetologist at the Family Pharmacy Drugstore and then for ten years as an optical technician with Dr. Alan Huntworth's office in Charleston. Betty was an avid reader and for many years found enjoyment as a member of a weekly card club. She looked forward to the many trips she and Clancy were able to experience with Branson being one of their favorite destinations. It was truly her family that provided for Betty the greatest of life's joys. Her choice to be a stay-at-home mom allowed her to be a nurturing and devoted mother who was instrumental in the formation of her children's lives. She was committed to being a good role model and a loving and devoted wife as she and Clancy worked together to create a home for their family which overflowed with love and laughter. All who entered the Pfeiffer home found a welcoming comfort and warmth and Betty will be remembered with great affection by all who knew her.
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