She was born April 22, 1928 in Minier, the daughter of William and Clara (Riddle) Hoch. Betty married Holmes Carter Jr. on August 28, 1954, he died December, 23, 2017.
Betty is also preceded in death by her parents and two sisters.
She is survived by her children, Mark (Karen Kistner) Carter, Lisa (Randy) Wylde and Julie (Tom) Shackley all of Bloomington; eight grandchildren, Nate (Melissa) Carter, Tanner (Ashley) Carter, Sam, Ben and Luke Wylde, Kevin, Jack and Maggie Shackley; two great- grandchildren, Jake and Sophie Carter and her brother, Billy Hoch of Minier.
Betty dedicated her life to raising her family. She was especially proud of her eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She preferred mowing the lawn to any kind of housework and loved telling stories of growing up on a farm and her high school days with her best friend Irene. She never stopped missing her beloved sisters, Lorene and Lena who preceded her in death.
A private graveside service will be held at East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.eastlawn-bloomington.com.
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