Betty Jane Colyer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Betty Jane Colyer, 86, formerly of McClure, Illinois, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Monticello House in Jackson, MO. She was born to Barnett and Willie Edwards Adams July 19, 1934 in Bardwell, KY. She and William "Witz" M Colyer were married at Cairo, IL. May 3rd, 1953. He preceded her in death in 2001. She was a member of East Cape Baptist Church. She owned and operated Witz's Restaurant 13 years and was famous for her pies. She loved gardening and boating and spending time on the Mississippi River with her husband. Betty loved her family. Survivors include three daughters, Linda (Keith) Sorrell of Buncombe, IL, Karen (Mark) Eovaldi of Carterville, IL., Billi (Paul Zajicek) Colyer of Marble Hill, MO; seven Grandchildren, Will Myers, Sarah Raben; Amanda Neilson; Geri Johnson; Taylor Dill; Jake Ellis, Molly Ellis; nine Great-Grandchildren, Shelbi, Olivia, Eliana, Emma, Randall, Finley, Luke, Cole, Ellie. There will be no visitation Funeral Service will be at Ford and Sons Sprigg St. Chapel on Sunday January 10 at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Danny Miller Officiating. Burial will be at Lindsey Cemetery in McClure. Memorial contributions may be given to Lindsey Cemetery Association Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com . Ford and Sons Funeral Home - Sprigg St. is in charge of arrangements.

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Betty Jane Colyer

July 19, 1934 - January 6, 2021