Betty Jean (Pryor) Redding, 89, of Greenville, formerly of Sorento, died on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, surrounded by her family.
Cremation rites will be accorded, and a private burial will be held in Reno-Bethel Cemetery. The family has entrusted Assalley-Young Funeral Home in Greenville with the ceremonies.
Mrs. Redding was born Jan. 16, 1935, in Reno, the daughter of George Emil and Opal F. (Huber) Pryor. She married Alvin E. Redding on Feb. 22, 1964, at her brother-in-law’s home in Granite City.
For several years, Mrs. Redding was a cook at the Donnellson School, spent many years babysitting and was a housekeeper at Best Western and did seasonal work at Value City, until her retirement. She loved reading, westerns, crocheting, and playing slots.
Mrs. Redding was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a sister, Joann Thompson.
Mrs. Redding is survived by her children; twins, Don (Dee) Redding of Sorento and Donna (Steve) Hasenmyer of Greenville; Rick (Doris) Denny of Hillsboro; Sheryl Denny of Gillespie; Gail (Doug) Smith of New Douglas; Jennifer Hoxsey of Sorento, whom she helped raise; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and two granddogs.
The family asks that donations be made in lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts to the Reno-Bethel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be mailed to the Reno Bethel Cemetery, c/o Steve Hasenmyer, 1536 Doe Run Road, Greenville, IL 62246.
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