Betty Jean Thompson
February 28, 1939 - May 12, 2019
Betty J. Thompson, age 80, of Amboy, died Sunday, May 12, 2019, at KSB Hospital in Dixon. She was born February 28, 1939, in Amboy, the daughter of Earl and Alice (Andrews) Dewey. Betty was a Registered Nurse. She worked for CGH, Amboy Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, in-home care and also over 30 years as a bus aide. She was a member of East Grove Union Church in Amboy. She had taught Sunday School and led youth group for many years. Betty enjoyed gardening, bird watching, and most of all spending time with her family. Betty married Robert L. Thompson in Hernando, MS, August 12, 1957. He preceded her in death August 21, 2015. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her foster son Chad Wade, 1 brother Clarence Dewey, and 1 sister Elverta Dewey. Survivors include her children Brad (Victoria) Thompson of Plainfield, and Bettina (David) Garcia of Amboy; 8 grandchildren Nathan, Madison and Carson Thompson, Deryke Gallacher, Ethan, Elijah, Ryan, and Daniel Garcia; 2 brothers Richard Dewey of Mendota and Robert Dewey of Amboy. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at 11:00 AM in the East Grove Union Church in Amboy, with Pastor Rick Wulf, officiating. Burial will be in Prairie Repose Cemetery in Amboy with luncheon to follow in the Amboy Community Building. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 21, from 4:00 until 8:00 PM in the Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy. A memorial has been established.
Betty J. Thompson, age 80, of Amboy, died Sunday, May 12, 2019, at KSB Hospital in Dixon. She was born February 28, 1939, in Amboy, the daughter of Earl and Alice (Andrews) Dewey. Betty was a Registered Nurse. She worked for CGH, Amboy Rehabilitation... View Obituary & Service Information