Betty J. Leslie, age 94, of Machesney Park, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Betty was born in Springfield, Illinois on April 2, 1929 to Harold and Loraine Frantz. In 1992 Betty retired from Warner Lambert after 24 years. In her free time Betty enjoyed quilting and ceramics. She truly loved her children and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Betty's absence leaves an immeasurable void, she will be forever missed by all who were fortunate to share in her life.
Betty is survived by her children, Dennis (Elaine) Leslie, Michael ( Paulette) Leslie, Linda (Michael) Shanley, Scott (Danelle) Leslie, and Kelli (Charlie) Rawhoof; grandchildren, Erin, Timothy, Tracey, Kurt, Shannon, Patrick, Alison, Jennifer, Philip, Luke, and Ian; 15 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Donald R. Leslie; 8 siblings.
A Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 18, 2024 from 11am until the Time of Sharing at 1pm at Sunset Funeral Home (8800 N. Alpine Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115). A Private Family Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens the following day. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to OSF Hospice. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to her caregiver, Patt Schmoldt, OSF Hospice and all the nurses who took amazing care of Betty.
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