Betsy Webster

June 2, 1921 - September 14, 2019

Betsy L. Webster, 98, of Kankakee, Illinois, entered Heaven’s gates, on September 14, 2019, at Miller Rehabilitation in Kankakee. She was born June 2, 1921, to Dr. Charles R. and Elsie (Curry) Lockwood in Kankakee. She met J. Vincent Webster at First (Asbury) Methodist Church where the two married March 14, 1946. After graduating from Gallagher’s Business School in 1940, Betsy became a bookkeeper at Turk’s Furniture. Betsy was a lifelong member of Asbury Church, where she faithfully served as a Sunday school teacher, UMW Thrift Shop founder/volunteer, UMW chair, funeral dinner coordinator, as well as anywhere help was needed. She was a loving mother and maintained many friendships from her days at Steuben and Kankakee High Schools. Her favorite memories were of camping trips with family and friends. Betsy had a knack for creating something from nothing, such as clothing, costumes, decorations, and treasured egg ornaments. Her creativity was a wonderful gift to her children. Her spirit of sharing benefited 4-H, Scouting, Red Cross, election polls, Riverside Hospital, HCE, and the Kankakee Historical Society. Betsy is survived by her three children; Richard Webster (Beth) of New Albany, IN, Jane (John) Eyler of Aiken, SC, and Nancy (Dirk) Porter of Roseville, CA, her grandchildren; Christopher (Alicia) Eyler, Kathryn (David) Chellgren, Betsy (Mark) Downs, Daniel (Brigitte) Porter, and Justin (Kaysea) Porter. Also surviving are 9 greatgrandchildren and 15 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sisters Mary Elsie Schneider and Hester Quigley, and a niece and a nephew. The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 28, at 9:30 AM, at Asbury UMC, followed by a service celebrating her life in the sanctuary at 10:30. Burial, beside her husband, will be in Mound Grove Cemetery in Kankakee. Memorials may be made to Asbury UMC, Hospice of Kankakee Valley, or The American Red Cross.