Betty J. Wiederhold, age 99, formerly of Warren, IL went to be with he Lord on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Manor Court in Freeport, IL.  She was born on May 10, 1925 in Tulsa, OK to Albert and Eva (Turner) Bearden.  Betty married George Wiederhold Jr. on December 3, 1948 in Tulsa, OK.  George and Betty lived in seven different states, and one province of Canada throughout their marriage.  Betty stayed home and raised their two daughters in their younger years and worked as a secretary for various churches throughout their moves.

Betty was a member of the Evangelical Free Church in Lena, IL.  She enjoyed sewing, singing in church choirs, playing hymns on the piano, and collecting recipes and trying them.  Betty especially enjoyed visits with her family including the grandpuppies who always brought smiles to her face.

Betty is survived by her daughters; Barbara Mims (Gary Stidmon) of Ocala, FL and Judy (Bob) Gates of Warren, IL, seven grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, her sister-in-law Jeanne Getman of Woodburn, OR, and her three grandpuppies.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband George, and a son-in-law Tom Mims.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the Evangelical Free Church in Lena, IL.

A visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the Evangelical Free Church in Lena, IL.

A luncheon will follow the services at the church.

Pastor Casey Dwyer will officiate the services.

A private family burial will take place at Clarendon Hills Cemetery in Darien, IL.

A memorial has been established in her memory.