Betty Wills

Betty Ann Wills, 83, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Chateau Girardeau Health Center. She was born August 14, 1934 in Whitewater, Missouri to Audrey "Toots" and Beulah “Boots” Hosea Williams. She and Cledith Dean Wills were married April 5, 1969. She was a member of Connection Point Church. Survivors include her husband, Cledith Dean Wills of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; three sons, Dennis (Michelle) Jones of Millersville, Missouri, Jamie (Jennifer) Wills of Millersville, Missouri and Robbie (Teresa) Jones of Calvert City, Kentucky; One nephew, Bill (Nancy) Williams whom she considered a son, one daughter, Debbie Blauvelt of Texas; two step brothers; Richard “Dickie” Holecamp, Donnie Holecamp; two step daughters, Prudy Selsor, Tammy Niswonger; Eleven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one great great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Terry Jones; one sister, Margie Fowler; and one brother, Billy Robert Williams. She spent a large portion of her life as a dedicated volunteer in the Boy Scouts of America. She was a Pack Leader for Cub Scout Troop 17 and mentored many into adulthood with a strong understanding of Scouting and its Core Values. She received one of the highest honors a Scout Leader could receive, the Silver Beaver Award. This award is the council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Upon nomination by their local Scout Council and with approval of the National Court of Honor, recipients of this award are registered adult leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council. The Silver Beaver award is an award given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service. This award is to those who do not seek it. Her certificate was signed by United States President Jimmy Carter himself and was a very proud moment for her. She spent many years in the finance industry with both Charter and Mid-South Finance but what she always referred to as “Home” was her 20 plus years spent with Hobby Lobby in Cape Girardeau. She reluctantly retired just a few years ago in 2014. Until the day she passed she considered her former Co-Workers family and they did the same for her. Many of which visited her often and called to check up on her as she transitioned through her final journey to the Heavens. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Ford & Sons Jackson Funeral Home in Jackson, Missouri. Funeral service will be at 1:00 pm Friday, March 9, 2018 at Ford & Sons Jackson Funeral Home in Jackson, Missouri with the Rev. Kevin Mann officiating. Entombment will be at Cape County Memorial Park Mausoleum in Cape Girardeau. Memorial contributions may be given to Safe House for Women or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Betty Wills

August 14, 1934 - March 6, 2018