Betty L. Pauley, 92, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 5:29 pm December 10, 2022, at her residence.
She was born September 4, 1930, in Bonne County, Indiana to the late Claude and Ada Carmolette Elizabeth (Pittenger-Smith) Armstrong. Betty married Richard Keith “Dick” Pauley on August 1, 1948, in Boone County. They were blessed with 46 years of marriage before his passing on August 2, 1994.
Betty is survived by her children, children, Monna Pauley, Linda Conroy, Steve and Annette Connaughton, and Julian and Bonnie Payne; grandchildren, Sean and Chelsea Conroy, Mike and Cambrea Antonelli, Justin and LeCheire Connaughton, Caleb and Alicia Konopka, Jacob and Karisa Green, Brett and Ashley Payne, Tim and Brittney Boldt, Mike Payne, and Chris Payne; and twenty-six great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Betty was preceded in death by her son, Steve Pauley; son-in-law, Kevin Conroy; and siblings, Loren Armstrong and Genette Weber.
Betty was a faithful member of the Christian Fellowship Church of Mount Vernon, Illinois. She served in many leadership positions in churches over the years. Betty volunteered at Victory Christian Academy for several years working with students on home economic projects. Betty’s favorite pastime was spending time with family. Cooking and crafting was also wonderful pastime. She especially enjoyed knitting. Nearly every grandchild and great-grandchild have a knitted blanket that she designed and created herself. Betty had also greatly enjoyed every aspect of planning and being a guide for the members of Peoples Pier 55, from scheduling each festivity on the bus to the activities at the destination.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 17, 2022, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Christian Fellowship Church in Mount Vernon. A Visitation will be held Monday, December 19, 2022, from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm at Cox Cemetery in Thorntown, Indiana. A Graveside Service will begin at 1:00 pm with Pastor Tom Hunter officiating. Interment will follow. Memorials may be made in Betty’s honor to the Christian Fellowship Church. Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.
