Betty Lee Little, age 95 of Bath, IL, formerly of Vermont, IL, passed away at 9:42 pm on Monday, March 4, 2019 at her home in Bath. She was born on November 8, 1923 in Smithfield, IL, the daughter of Herman and Muriel (Weese) Markley. On December 6, 1941, Betty married Cletus Little in Hannibal, MO. He preceded her in death on August 25, 2000.
Betty was also preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Pottorf, three sons, Robert, Michael, and David Little, and two sisters, Geraldine DeJaynes and Phyllis Shepard.
She is survived by her daughter Patricia Little of Bath, her daughter-in-law Kathy Little of Vermont, nine grandchildren; Pam (and Brad) Hopping, Brenda (and Bill Morey) Little, Robin (and Carl) Beebe, Robert, Jr. (and Cary) Little, Brandon (and Terri Baker) Little, Tammy Sawyer, Summer Phillips, Kristy Pottorf, and John Pottorf, twelve great-grandchildren; Andrew, Adam, Amber, Rose, Daniel, Carly, Chey, Cole, Kierra, Christopher, Jackie, and Caitlyn, seven great-great-grandchildren; Hayden, Aspyn, Hudson, Daxton, Payton, Laney, and Ava, and her sister Rosalie Stephens of Havana, IL.
Betty worked many jobs, but her favorite occupation was waitressing. Her last job was with Phyllis, waitressing at Bernie's Bar and Grill in Vermont at the age of 86.
Her favorite pastime was spending time with her grandchildren, watching them as they participated in their favorite activities. She loved going out to lunch and shopping, ANY TIME, ANY PLACE, ANY WHERE!
Betty was a very special lady who was loved by all who knew her.
Services will be held on Friday, March 8, 2019 at 3:00 pm at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Pastor Cody Stinnett will officiate. Visitation will take place on Thursday, March 7th from 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Vermont Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Betty Little Memorial Fund.
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