Bettye R. Sprayberry, 86, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Monday, June 27, 2016, at Vandalia, IL.
Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 02, 2016, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, , with Rev. Robert Weaver officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery Vandalia, IL. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 02, 2016,* before service at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia,IL. Memorials: Activity Fund at Fayette Co. Hospital Long Term Care. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www. millerfh.net.
She was born November 28, 1929, in Shreveport, LA, the daughter of Thomas Marvin & Lela Agnes (McCown) Melton. Married James Elton Sprayberry, June 27, 1948 in Fouke, AK. She was a retired Office Manager for Vandalia Cable Co. Member of First Baptist – Unity Baptist Church, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Vandalia Woman’s Club and former member of Vandalia Country & Golf club.
She is survived by: Husband – James Elton Sprayberry, Vandalia, IL
Son – Tom Sprayberry & Karen, Blarisville, GA; Daughter – Cindy Scoles & Mike, Casa Grande, AZ; 5 Grandchildren – Sean, Jason, Brian, Shane & Emily; 13 Great Grandchildren; Half-Sister – Oralee Murray, Bossier City, LA.
Preceded in death by: her Parents and Brother – Tommie Charles Melton