Betty J. Proctor

Betty J. Proctor, 87, of Morton, died on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at her home.

She was born on Jan. 28, 1933, in Cobden, the daughter of Earl and Helen Brown Brimm. 

She married Frederick W. Proctor Jr. in Ozark, Ala., on Nov. 6, 1956. He preceded her in death on June 2, 2013.

Surviving are her two daughters, Cynthia (William) Wutke of Morton and Helen (Douglas) Penovich of Bartonville; four grandchildren, Jessica (Joe) Burgdorf, Nicole (Jason) Almeida, Dylan McCorvie and Jordan McCorvie; one step-grandson, Tyler Penovich; six great-grandchildren, Chloe and Ian Almeida, Ella, Maxwell, Leo and Archie Burgdorf; and two brothers, Gene Brimm of Springfield and Kenneth Brimm of Anna.

Mrs. Proctor was a member of Morton United Methodist Church.

A private family funeral service will be held at Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Morton, with Pastor Gabe Wanck officiating. Burial will be in the Anna City Cemetery in Anna.

Memorials can be made to Morton United Methodist Church.

Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Morton is handling arrangements.

To leave an online condolence for the family, visit www.knappjohnson.com.