Betty Lee Shemoney, 99, of Collinsville, Illinois passed away peacefully February 19, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born March 12, 1924 in St. Louis, Missouri to James and Evelyn (Riester) Simpson. Betty was raised in East St. Louis, Illinois. Betty married the love of her life, Ralph Shemoney, December 18, 1943 in Wichita Falls, Texas. She was a bookkeeper at Martha Manning clothing factory for many years before retiring. Betty enjoyed playing in several card clubs and spending time with her dear family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Surviving to cherish her memory include her four children, Gary Shemoney, Barbara (Chris) Barus, Kathy (Greg) Barrons and Janie (Jim) Rosenbaum; grandchildren, Kristen, Kendra, Tim, Alison, Adam, Lindsay, Sarah, Stacey, Marissa and Ethan. She was expecting her 14th precious great-grandchild on her 100th birthday, March 12th. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, James and Evelyn Simpson; husband, Ralph Shemoney and two siblings, Melvin Simpson and Gloria Hutchison.
A funeral service for Betty will be held on at 11:00am on Monday, February 26, 2024 in Lake View Funeral Home, 5000 N. Illinois St., Fairview Heights, IL 62208 with visitation from 10:00am until time of service. Interment to follow in Lake View Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.