Betty Raines, age 75, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 28th, 2023 surrounded by her family at her home.

Throughout the course of her life, Betty was a fighter. Her strength and bravery never wavered in the face of obstacles. Her family takes solace in knowing that she is now resting peacefully. Betty spent 30 years of her life working for AT&T as an assembler. When she was not working at AT&T, she enjoyed working in her garden. She took great pride in her rows and rows of carefully grown vegetables, plants, and flowers. Betty's love of gardening was due mostly to her late mother, June Raines—whom she loving cared for, for many years. Betty's selfless nature and love for her family was boundless. She never missed an opportunity to spend time with people she cared about--whether that was locally in Illinois or on her summer trips to Montana. In addition to her love for family, Betty had a particular fondness for cats. It was not uncommon for Betty to take care of multiple neighborhood cats at a time—offering strays a warm spot to curl up right on her lap.

Betty is preceded in death by her parents, June and Sherman Raines Sr. and paternal and maternal grandparents.

Betty leaves behind 6 siblings—Bob and Joyce Raines (Rockford, IL), Louis and Denice Raines (Hobson, Mt.), Mary and Tony Smith (LaSalle, IL), Sherman and Anita Raines (Norway, IL), David and Brenda Raines (LaSalle, IL), Steve and Denisea Raines (Seneca, IL)—many nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews.

A Visitation for Betty will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the Gabel-Dunn Funeral Home 333 W. Church Street Sheridan, IL 60551 from 12:00 NOON until time of service 1:30 P.M. Interment will follow at West Serena Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Rick Gott, Tony Bunzell, Rob Raines, Ed Smith, Jeremy Gott, and Autumn Rose Bunzell.

For information, 815-695-5131 or www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com.