Betty J. Strode Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Betty J. Strode of Centralia, Illinois, who passed away on May 21, 2026, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Betty J. Strode to show support.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Betty is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Betty's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clyde Hogg and Ruth Hogg (Holt); and her husband John Acre. She is survived by: her children, Tom Acre of O'Fallon, IL and Ann Murray (Tony O'Fallon); her grandchildren, Jodi Armstrong (Mike), Drew Murray and Dustin Acre; and her great grandchildren, Ace Armstrong, Jerzi Armstrong and Audrey Murray.
Memorials may be made in Betty's honor to Hospice of Southern Illinois 305 S Illinois Belleville, IL 62220.
