Bette Jean Anderson Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Bette Jean Anderson of Decatur, Illinois, born in Hammond, Illinois, who passed away on September 6, 2022, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur Maynard Pinkley and Helen Pinkley (Wolfe); her husband Lawrence B. Yoakum; her daughter LeAnn Yoakum; her sister Elma; and her daughter-in-law Tracey Anderson.

She is survived by: her sons, Bruce Yoakum (Beth), Lawrence Yoakum Jr. (Anita) and James Anderson; her grandchildren, Lawrence Yoakum III, Bruce Yoakum, Andrew Anderson and Jaclyn Anderson; her great grandchildren, Isaiah, Elijah, Lyric, Marley and Jordan; her sister Sandra Yates; her niece Lois Brandis; and her pets, Daisy, Bubby Gator, Splash, Sammie So and Yadi.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.