Elizabeth "Betty" A. Foley

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Foley (nee Ammond) of Lisle, IL, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 12, 2017. Born to Leonard and Margaret (nee Boyle) Ammond on June 19, 1927 in Chicago. Preceded in death by her husband, William P. Foley, Jr. in 1968, her loving son, William P. Foley, III in 2013, her beloved sister, Mary Margaret McNamara and her brothers, Russell, Leonard and Hugh Ammond.

Betty is survived by a legacy of love in six of her children who adored her every day of her life – Liz (Mike) Orlock, Kathy (Neil) McFadden, Mary (Rick) Doman, Michael (Mary) Foley, Jim (Michelle) Foley and Margaret (Leland) Easter. Thirteen grandchildren – Kelly Doman, Tiffany (Bob) Seeberger, Chris (Jen) Orlock, Neil McFadden, Rich Doman, Nick (Amanda) Orlock, Brittany (Dan) Bergman, Colin (Katie) Foley, Caitlyn Foley, Maddie Foley, Kyla Foley, Alyssa Foley, Cale Easter. Eleven great grandchildren – Kapri, Kayla, Rori, Rosi, Adeline, Isabelle, Charlotte, Delilah, Grady, Selah and Bobbi Grace. Her dear cousin, Dr. Jack McGrail, many nieces, nephews and friends.

Betty was raised on the west side of Chicago on Washington Boulevard, surrounded by family, where she graduated from St. Catherine of Siena High School and Chicago Teacher’s College. Summers were spent with extended family at their home on Long Lake. She worked at Carson Pirie Scott on State Street and taught in the Chicago Public Schools until she met and married Bill Foley, the love of her life, in 1951. They moved to North Riverside and eventually to Lisle, with their 7 children. After only 17 years of marriage, Bill passed away and Betty took to raising their young family with the caring support of family and friends. She devoted her life to ensuring their children felt the love of two parents in one, a mission that was beyond successful. Betty had a strong faith in God and she dedicated many years to St. Joan of Arc School and Church. Once her children were grown, she worked for the Illinois Tollway where she amassed many friendships that remain to this day. Betty’s kindness and compassion for others had a wide-reaching span, and anyone who knew her witnessed firsthand the ease and grace with which she showed love, forgiveness and inclusivity. Her legacy is that of making this world a better place one interaction at a time; a smile to a stranger, helping those in need, caring for a family member or friend and spreading kindness at every opportunity.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to one of these charities, in memory of Betty, would be appreciated.

MD Anderson Cancer Center Follow this link: https://www.mdanderson.org/donors-volunteers/donate/honor-loved-ones.html

Click the online donation form; select “Give In Memory Of”

Association for Suicide Prevention Follow this link: https://afsp.donordrive.com/campaign/Betty-Foley.

Midwest Center for Homeless Veterans

www.helpveteran.org/donate for online donations or

Mail donations to: 433 S. Carlton Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187