Frances E. "Betty" Gerlach's Obituary
Frances E. "Betty" Gerlach, age 86, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 11:50 a.m., in her home.
Betty was born on September 22, 1937 in Mobile, AL. She married Virgil Ray Gerlach in Sparta, IL and he preceded her in death. Betty was a member of the First Baptist Church, Coulterville, IL. She had worked as a tester at MCA for many years and then as a cook at the Sparta Senior Center. Betty loved to crochet, quilt, cook and bake. She was loved dearly by everyone she knew and will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Gerlach, and Richard (Kathy) Gerlach; a daughter, Charlotte Dennise Owen; four grandchildren, Coyte Gerlach (Sydney King), Nathan Owen, Sarina Owen, and Chris (Liz) Acton; seven great-grandchildren, Austin Gerlach, Chase Gerlach, Kegan Gerlach, Evin Olson, Mason Owen, and Quinn and Maren Koepke; and two great-great-grandchildren, Chance and Chace Winkleman.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Virgil Gerlach; a daughter, Betty Lou Acton; a grandson, Micheal Acton; a sister and brother-in-law, Barabara and Fred Weaver; and a niece, Mary Weaver.
The world changes from year to year, our lives from day to day, but the love and memory of you shall never pass away. We love you more Momma!
Betty's wishes were to be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the family.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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