Betty Jo Malinee's Obituary
Betty Jo Malinee, age 82, of DuQuoin, IL, died Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 3:05 p.m. in the Rehab & Care Center of Jackson County, Murphysboro, IL. Betty was born on April 19, 1924 in DeKoven, KY, a daughter of Marion L. and Josephine (Lane) Thompson. She married John C. "Jack" Malinee on May 14, 1950 in Valier, IL and he preceded her in death on March 14, 1979. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, DuQuoin, Past Worthy Matron and member of the Order of Eastern Star, a member of the Sweet Adeline's Art Society, loved singing and painting. Survivors include a son: John Marion Malinee of DuQuoin, a daughter: Jo Ellen Kirkpatrick, and her husband, Richard, of Ballwin, MO, a sister: Mary Ellen Dare of Valier, IL, a half-sister: Dixie Smith of Sturgis, KY, three grandsons: Justin Malinee of DuQuoin, Eric Kirkpatrick, and his wife, Jill, of DuQuoin, Ryan Kirkpatrick of Austin, TX, two great-grandchildren: Cole and Quinn Kirkpatrick, along with numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and half-brother: Bill Thompson. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2007 in the Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, DuQuoin. Friends may call at the Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home, DuQuoin, on Friday, February 16, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. till time of services. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
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