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Betty Harms
Service Date:October 26th, 2011

Betty L. Harms Roanoke- Betty L. Harms, 82, of Roanoke passed away at 11:40p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2011 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. She was born on July 26, 1929 in Minonk, IL a daughter of Albert and Ruby Rufing Kelsey. She married Eldon J. Harms on May 7, 1950 at Minonk United Methodist Church where the wedding was the first in the new church. He survives. Survivors include two daughters, Linda(Dave) Kerler of East Peoria, IL; Sue Harms-Nixon of Decatur, IL; one son, Paul(Kathy) Harms of Benson; four grandchildren, Courtney Kerler, Jessica(Vance) Kirby, Melissa Harms, William “Willie” Harms; two step grandchildren, Katie (Burly) Stutzman, Meredith(Aaron) Bogner; three step great grandchildren, Carley, Alexis, Alex. Betty was preceded in death by her parents. She was a Homemaker. She was a charter member of Yankee Town Home Extension for 61 years, Roanoke United Methodist Church where she was active with the Methodist Women and a 4H Leader. Betty loved to play cards and loved to garden. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at Roanoke United Methodist Church. Rev. Ken Sloan-Couch and Rev. Dick Piscatelli will officiate. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 from 4-7p.m. at Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home in Roanoke and also one hour before services on Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Clayton Township Cemetery in Benson. Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home in Roanoke is handling funeral arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Roanoke Ambulance or Roanoke United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.knappjohnsonharris.com
  • From:  Ted-Thea-Lena-Jacob Haig

    Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

  • From:  Billi Mullins

    Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. If you need to talk to someone don't hesitate. You and your family are in my prayers.

  • From:  Paul and Family

    So sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet Mom. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.Please remember that when it rains she is sending you some love from heaven & when it snows she is cleaning her wings and sending lots of love to you. If you need to talk to someone call. I loss My mom last year and the best way is to remmber all the good things she did. Take care. From Jim, TinaMae and Carolyn Welch

  • From:  Gene & Peg Amigoni

    Paul & Kathy we are so very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Please know that our deepest sympathy is with you and your entire family. Our love to you.

  • From:  FORWARD IN FAITH EVANGELISTIC MINISTRIES

    The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green patures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, hough I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: forthough art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Psalm 23:1-4 To the Family of Mrs. Betty Harms: May the promise in God's Word be your peace tomorrow,and your comfort always. Pastors Mark & Sheila Tyus & your Family at Forward In Faith Evangelistic Ministries.