Shirley Elaine (Brown) Bettis

 

Shirley Elaine (Brown) Bettis, 79, of Girard, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on April 3, 2026.

 

Shirley was born July 2, 1946 in Waverly, IL, the daughter of August and Marjorie (Crank) Brown.

 

She graduated from Waverly High School with the Class of 1964 and built a life centered around love, family, and simple joys.

 

She married Charles William “Bill” Bettis, on October 16, 1964, in Jacksonville, IL. He preceded her in death.

 

Shirley was a homemaker in every sense of the word-not just by title, but by heart. She created a home where everyone felt welcome, cared for, and deeply loved. For many years, she also worked in a flower shop. She had a special fondness for flowers, birds-especially hummingbirds and cardinals.

 

She enjoyed dancing, bowling with her granddaughters and trips to the boat.

 

She is survived by her grandchildren, Jessie (Jefferson) Davis, Jennifer Longmeyer, Derek Longmeyer, Makenzie (Austin) Metsker, Baileigh Bettis-Buhl; great-grandchildren, Ayden, Greyson, and Hudson Davis; Conor and Brandt Longmeyer; Payson Metsker; Olivia Schoondyke and Rilynn Vaughn and a sister, Marilyn Kiers of Waverly.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her children, Tracey Rogers and William “Billy” Bettis; her son-in-law, Frank Rogers; and her siblings, Evelyn, Donna, Nancy, Jim, Charles, Jackie, Patty, and Kathy.

 

Visitation will be held Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 9 to 11 a.m. at The Roads Church in Carlinville, with funeral services to immediately follow, officiated by BJ Vinyard. Burial will follow at Girard Cemetery.

 

Memorials may be made to Girard Fire and Rescue or North Shore Hummingbird Sanctuary, 53 Briar Ridge Rd, Carbondale, IL 62902.

 

Condolences may be left at www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com.

 

Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Girard is in charge of arrangements.