Betty L. Tope Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 20, 2020, at the age of 93, Betty L. Tope of Carbondale, Illinois, born in Ava, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty L. Tope to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Herman P Sharp and Ruth M. Carr Sharp; her former husband William E Tope; her spouse Gene W. Russell; and her daughter Connie Coleman.
She is survived by: her children, Ed Tope (Deb) of Shelbyville, IL, Dennis Tope (CoCo) of Ava, IL, Wayne Tope of Ava, IL, LouAnn Kilpatrick of Steeleville, IL, Linda Rathert (Jim) of Campbell Hill, IL and Patty Tope of Carbondale, IL; her son-in-law Ron Coleman of Chester; and her siblings, Mary Munns of Rexburg, ID, Ruth Jones of Campbell Hill, IL and J. R. Kilpatrick of Rexburg, ID.. She is also survived by seventeen grandchildren, fifty great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren.
Due to COVID19, Phase 4 guidelines will be in effect, using social distancing and facemasks.
Memorials may be given to First Baptist Church of Ava and can be mailed to Wilson's Funeral Home, PO Box 217, Steeleville, IL 62288.
