SR1073 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Betty L. McClure of Virginia, who passed away on June 1, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Betty McClure was born to Elmer and Cora Evelyn Logan Bell in Philadelphia on October 18, 1926; she married Charley E. McClure in Virginia on December 21, 1945, and he preceded her in death on October 25, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Betty McClure served as a cook at many area restaurants, including Rossi's Restaurant, the Virginia Inn, and The Depot, as well as Walker Nursing Home, all in Virginia; she also cleaned many area offices; and

WHEREAS, Betty McClure was known for her pies, noodles, and bread pudding; she enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals, making baby blankets, embroidering, and flower gardening; she especially enjoyed attending her children's and grandchildren's activities; she will be remembered for her sociable nature and for always having a smile on her face; and

WHEREAS, Betty McClure was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; an infant son, Charles Edgar McClure; and her siblings, Lyle Bell, Elmer Junior Bell, Josephine Harris, William Bell, Lucille Bell, and James Bell; and

WHEREAS, Betty McClure is survived by her children, Joyce (Rich) Gusewelle, Carolyn Ann (John) Gebhardt, Philip Edison McClure, and Randy Lee (Tacy) McClure; her grandchildren, Stephanie (Paul) King, Rachel (Mark) Ruppel, P.J. (Shawn) Force, Tyrone (Kristy) Gebhardt, Philip Kiley (Jacqui) McClure, John Thomas McClure (companion, Laurie Holland), Gena (Atwood) Huff, David (Crissy) Rochester, and Jody (Brad) Racey; her 24 great-grandchildren; her 11 great-great-grandchildren; her siblings, Dale Bell, Jerry (Mary) Bell, Frank Bell, Donnie (Patricia) Bell, Davey Bell, and Gloria (Dennis) Sweatman; and her many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Betty L. McClure and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Betty McClure as an expression of our deepest sympathy.