Betty Damm

Betty Damm obituary, Jacksonville, IL

Betty Damm

Betty Damm Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Airsman-Hires Funeral Home - Carrollton on Oct. 4, 2024.

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Betty Damm, age 81 of Carlinville passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at her residence. She was born April 24, 1943 in Auburn, the daughter of Clarence and Pauline Wilkins Wilson. She married Gary Damm May 8, 1976 in Hillsboro and he preceded her in death September 2, 2023.
She is survived by her children, Patty Steele of Springfield, Carol Damm (JD Springman) of Carlinville, Charles "Bub" Lindgren of Springfield, Jerry Damm of Springfield, Shelly (Duane) Cook of Nilwood, Lisa Brown of Rushville, and Tammy(Mark) Frankford of Carlinville, her grandchildren, Jason (Jamie), Brian, Dustin, Nathan, Cameron (Kendra), Cassie, Cody, Whitney, Neali, Jake, Betty Jo, Korissa, Jeri, Charlie, Alexis, Laney, Amanda, Jessica, Alyssa, Makenzie, Rylan, and Reece, many great grandchildren, a sister, Virginia Bowling of Springfield, a brother, Carl Wilson of Springfield, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Chris Lewis, a brother, Sonny Wilson, a great granddaughter, Karleigh Damm, a brother-in-law, John Bowling, and a sister-in-law, Marg Wilson.
Private services will be held at a later date in Hickory Grove Cemetery in Wrights. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton is assisting the family. Memorials may be made to the family. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com

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