Betty Jo (Hutton) Lee

Betty Jo (Hutton) Lee, age 95, of Casey, IL passed away at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation in Casey, IL.  She was born on May 3, 1926 in Casey, IL the daughter of Roy B. Hutton and Grace M. Davis Hutton.  On December 21, 1944 she married James D. Lee in Casey, IL. 

Survivors include her husband, James D. Lee of Casey, IL; sons, Greg Lee of Casey, IL; Dr. Randall Lee (Susan) of Martinsville, IN and Bill Lee (Monica) of Casey, IL; brother, Ted Hutton (Sharon) of Brookfield, WI, six grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren (one on the way) and many nephews, nieces and cousins. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Don Hutton and Jim Hutton; sister, Celia Hutton and daughter in law, Sandra Lee.

Betty was a 1944 graduate of Casey High School.  She was truly a farmer’s wife, always cooking and feeding everyone.  Betty enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  She was a lifelong member of the Casey United Methodist Church. 

Private services will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to Casey United Methodist Church, 730 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL 62420 or Lighthouse Mission Inc., 1165 Lafayette Ave., Terre Haute, IN 47804.

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