Bette Ann Copeland Strohm's Obituary
Bette Ann Copeland Strohm, 87, of Martinsville, IL passed away at 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at her home in rural Martinsville, IL. She was born October 15, 1924 in Harrod, OH, the daughter of Harry Burton Copeland and Hazel Steger Copeland. On December 31, 1949, she married Mack Arthur Strohm in Terre Haute, IN. On January 18, 2001 he passed away. Survivors include her sons, Harry Strohm of Santa Fe, NM; Bruce Strohm and wife Anne of LaGrange, IL and John Strohm of Palm Springs, CA; daughter, Bonnie Strohm and fiancé Tom Stanley of Martinsville, IL; daughter in law, Darra Strohm of Marshall, IL; eight grandchildren: Beth Kozman and her husband Nathan, Valerie, Kaitlyn, Rachel, Lauren and Seth Strohm; Jennifer Keller Heriot and her husband Drew, Ian Keller and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and eldest son, Mike Strohm. Bette was a homemaker and an active farm wife with her husband from the day they were married. As an active member of P.T.A., Bette was a strong supporter of the Marshall, IL schools. She owned and operated Bette's Antique Shop from 1970 to 1985. She also worked with her daughter at Beans and Blossoms Floral Shop for many years in Martinsville and West Union, IL. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in West Union, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at the Greenwell Funeral Home with Rev. Andrew Shamel officiating. Burial will follow in the Ridgelawn Cemetery, Martinsville, IL. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the Greenwell Funeral Home, 30 N. Washington St., Martinsville, IL. Memorial donations may be made to the Martinsville Public Library, 120 E. Cumberland St., Martinsville, IL 62442 or the West Union District Library, 209 W. Union St., West Union, IL 62477. Memorial tributes may be sent to the family at www.greenwellfh.com. Greenwell Funeral Home of Martinsville, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Tuesday, March 20, 2012 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Greenwell Funeral Home , Service Wednesday, March 21, 2012 10:00 AM Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL ,
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