McDowell, Betty Marie

1942 - 2007  (65 years)

• Name	McDowell, Betty Marie
  		Grace McDowell and kids Contributed by Barbara Louise 'Barb' (McDowell) House (1935-2020)
  		Betty McDowell and Vernon Fulk Contributed by Betty Marie (McDowell) Sons Lemons (1942-2007)
  		Betty McDowell (1942-2007) 1st Professional Picture Contributed by Betty Marie (McDowell) Sons Lemons (1942-2007)
  		Betty Marie (McDowell) Sons (1942-2007) Taken in Germany in 1968. Contributed by Betty Marie (McDowell) Sons Lemons (1942-2007)
  		Nella, Hazel, Betty, Barb, Leona, Dot, Kay Contributed by Barbara Louise 'Barb' (McDowell) House (1935-2020)
  		Betty Lemons at Vickie McCracken's Contributed by Vickie Sue (Pemberton) McCracken (1960-2014)
  		Charlie Lemons, Glenn McDowell, Betty Lemons Clay City, Illinois, May 2007. Contributed by Pam Johnson
  		Betty Lemons and Barb House Contributed by Barbara Louise 'Barb' (McDowell) House (1935-2020)
  		Betty Marie (McDowell) Lemons (1942-2007) Contributed by Barbara Louise 'Barb' (McDowell) House (1935-2020)
  		Barb, Betty, Nella Clay City, Illinois, June 2007 Contributed by Pam Johnson
  		Barb and Betty Clay City, Illinois, June 2007 Contributed by Pam Johnson
  		Betty Marie (McDowell) Lemons (1942-2007) Clay City, Illinois, July 2007 Contributed by Pam Johnson
  Birth	3 Jun 1942	Noble, Richland County, Illinois   [1, 2, 3]
  Gender	Female
  Occupation	Factory Worker  [3]
  Reference Number	MCDO.B002
  _FGRAVE	20945696
  Death	10 Aug 2007	Clay City, Clay County, Illinois   [1, 2, 3, 4]
  	Cause: Lung Cancer
  	Betty Marie Lemons, 65, of Clay City, died of complications from lung cancer at 12:35 p.m. Friday, August 10, 2007, at her residence with her family. Mrs. Lemons was born June 3, 1942, in Noble, the daughter of Clayson A. and Nella Grace McDowell. She married Galen Sons in 1959 and had two children. She married Charles Lemons on November 25, 1977. She spent several years working at Spartan's and The Three Sisters before retiring in 1984 due to a massive heart attack. She was a member of Rebekah's Lodge in Clay City. She enjoyed playing cards, sewing, knitting, crocheting and various other crafts. She also enjoyed sharing her skills, knowledge and love with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Lemons is survived by her husband, Charlie Lemons; children, Gayla (Sons) Tanner and her husband, Charles, and Douglas Sons and his wife, Brandee, of Idar Oberstien; stepchildren, Peggy (Lemons) Watters and her husband, Gene, Charles (Leon) Lemons and his wife, Janie, and Alan Lemons; grandchildren, Jeremy, Amy, Jamie, Ashley, Sheena, Constance, Amanda, Christina, Jennifer, Christopher, Natasha, Brendan, Fiona, Damien and Alyssa; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Housey, Nella Dilley and her husband, Woodrow, Leona Mae DiSandro, and Kay Lomas; and brothers, Glen McDowell and Ronald McDowell and his wife, Wanda. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Adrian McDowell; and sisters, JoAnn McDowell, Hazel Clark and Dorothy Bricker. Graveside services were held at Hannah Cemetery with Pastor Michael Dodge officiating. Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City was in charge of arrangements. Donations in lieu of flowers would be greatly appreciated.
  Burial	22 Aug 2007	Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois   [1, 3]
  	Graveside Memorial Service
  		Headstone, Lemons, Betty
  Person ID	I59	Carl Wayne Gray Research | Bugg - Patterson Alfred C. Bugg and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Patterson Descendants, Graham - Hornick John Riley Graham and Rebecca Isabelle 'Bell' Hornick Descendants, Hornick - Baity Christopher Columbus Hornick and Rachel Baity Descendant, Luke - Fuller Thomas Luke and Drusella Cossal Fuller Descendants, Luke - Harrington William David Luke and Barbara Harrington Descendants, Maglone - Landers James Maglone and Mary Landers Descendants, McDowell - Maglone John William 'Will' McDowell and Margaret Maglone Descendants, Sons - Laird James Elias Sons Sr. and Ellen Laird Descendants
  Last Modified	23 Jun 2023

  
  

  Father	McDowell, Clayson Adrian,   b. 27 Aug 1903, Black Rock, Lawrence County, Arkansas d. 11 May 1970, Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois (Age 66 years)
  Mother	Luke, Nella Grace,   b. 27 Sep 1909, Decker Township, Richland County, Illinois d. 27 Feb 1998, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois (Age 88 years)
  Marriage	3 Oct 1925	Olney, Richland County, Illinois   [5, 6, 7]
  		Marriage License, Clayson McDowell and Grace Luke (page 01 of 02 pages)
  		Marriage License, Clayson McDowell and Grace Luke (page 02 of 02 pages)
  Age at Marriage	He : 22 years and 2 months - She : 16 years and 1 month.
  Family ID	F6	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Sons, Galen Ray,   b. 8 Sep 1941, Wayne County, Illinois d. 1 Dec 2002, Marion Memorial Hospital, Marion, Williamson County, Illinois (Age 61 years)
  Marriage	3 Jul 1959	Mount Zion Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois   [3]
  Age at Marriage	She : 17 years and 1 month - He : 17 years and 10 months.
  Children	+ 1. Living + 2. Living
  Family ID	F78	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Lemons, Charles Franklin 'Charlie',   b. 24 Sep 1936, Wayne County, Illinois d. 27 Jun 2014, Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois (Age 77 years)
  Marriage	25 Nov 1977	Illinois   [1, 3, 4, 8]
  Age at Marriage	She : 35 years and 5 months - He : 41 years and 2 months.
  Children	+ 1. Living + 2. Living
  Family ID	F79	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 3 Jun 1942 - Noble, Richland County, Illinois Marriage - 3 Jul 1959 - Mount Zion Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois Marriage - 25 Nov 1977 - Illinois Death - Cause: Lung Cancer - 10 Aug 2007 - Clay City, Clay County, Illinois Burial - 22 Aug 2007 - Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Photos » Slide Show		Dorothy McDowell holding Betty McDowell From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998) collection Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
  		Dorothy Gray holding Betty McDowell Contributed by Barbara Louise 'Barb' (McDowell) House (1935-2020)
  		Linda Kay, Betty, Hazel, Nella McDowell (front) Barb McDowell, Carl Lester Gray, Glenn McDowell (rear) Contributed by Barbara Louise 'Barb' (McDowell) House (1935-2020)
  		Betty, Hazel, Nella, Glenn, Barb McDowell From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998) collection Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
  		Betty, Kay, Nella McDowell From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998) collection Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
  		Betty, Hazel, Debra McDowell, Martha and Wayne Gray From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998) collection Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
  		Betty, Barb (holding Ronnie), Nella, Hazel, Kay and Leona McDowell in front From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998) collection Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
  		Barb, Nella, Betty, Hazel, and Kay McDowell From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998) collection Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
  		Linda Kay, Nella Lucille, and Betty Marie McDowell From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998) collection Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
  		Linda Kay and Betty Marie McDowell From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998) collection Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
  		Hazel, Betty, and Kay McDowell From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998) collection Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
  		Betty Marie McDowell (1942-2007) From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998) collection Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
  		Clayson and Grace McDowell Family McDowell Clan Contributed by Barbara Louise 'Barb' (McDowell) House (1935-2020)
  		Betty Marie McDowell (1942-2007) From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998) collection Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
  		McDowell Clan This is pretty blurry; can you help identify ? From the Dorothy Lois 'Dot' (McDowell) Bricker (1927-2004) collection Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
  		Karin Gray, Wanda McDowell, and Betty Lemons Photo taken, June 1987, McDowell Reunion, Olney City Park, Olney, Illinois Contributed by Barbara Louise 'Barb' (McDowell) House (1935-2020)
  		Dorothy Gray, Betty McDowell, Carl Lester Gray and ? From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998) collection Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
  		Welcome Home Doug Betty, Doug, and Gayla Sons Contributed by Betty Marie (McDowell) Sons Lemons (1942-2007)
  		McDowell Clan Photo of Clayson and Nella McDowell children. Taken February 1998 on the day of visitation for Nella Grace McDowell. Contributed by Barbara Louise 'Barb' (McDowell) House (1935-2020)
  		Grace (Luke) McDowell and children, Christmas, 1997 Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell
  		Grace McDowell and her daughters Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell
  		Four generations, Gayla (Sons) Prather, Betty (McDowell) Sons, Chris Prather, Grace (Luke) McDowell, & Tasha Prather Contributed by Betty Marie (McDowell) Sons Lemons (1942-2007)
  		Glenn, Dorothy, Kay, Barb, Hazel, Nella, and Betty McDowell along with Bob (the wonder dog) From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998) collection Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
  		Barb House, Charlie and Betty Lemons Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell
  		Charles Franklin 'Charlie' and Betty Marie (McDowell) Lemons Contributed by Gayla Tanner
  		Betty Marie (McDowell) Sons Lemons (1942-2007) Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
  		Betty Lemons and Nella Dilley Contributed by Barbara Louise 'Barb' (McDowell) House (1935-2020)
  		Get together at Mom's Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell
  		Betty Lemons and Clara Bell Simpson Contributed by Vickie Sue (Pemberton) McCracken (1960-2014)
  		Mom and kids Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell
  		Mom and some of her kids Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell
  		McDowell kids and Mom Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell
  		Betty Marie (McDowell) Sons Lemons (1942-2007) Clay City, Illinois, June 2007 Contributed by Pam Johnson
  		Pam, Betty, Jesse, and Casey in back Clay City, Illinois, July 2007 Contributed by Pam Johnson
  		Nella, Barb, Glenn, Betty, Hazel, Kay McDowell, Billy Joe Gray From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998) collection Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
  		Daddy's brother and sisters Contributed by Debra (McDowell) Blank
  		McDowell Children of Clayson and Grace Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell
  		McDowell Clan Photo taken after funeral of Nella Mason (1880-1976) Front Row left to right: Grace McDowell, Dorothy Bricker, Leona McDowell Schofield, Nellie Dilley, Hazel Clark Middle Row left to right: Barb House, Betty Lemons, Linda Lomas, Glenn McDowell Back Row left to right: Ron McDowell, Adrian McDowell Contributed by Barbara Louise 'Barb'…
  		Ron McDowell, Barb House, Glenn McDowell, Nella McDowell, Betty Sons, Dorothy Bricker, Nella Dilley Contributed by Barbara Louise 'Barb' (McDowell) House (1935-2020)
  		Clayson and Grace McDowell Family McDowell Clan Contributed by Barbara Louise 'Barb' (McDowell) House (1935-2020)
  		Betty Marie (McDowell) Sons Lemons (1942-2007)
  		Nella, Hazel, Betty, Kay, Glenn McDowell, Carl Gray, Barb McDowell From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998) collection Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray

  
  

  Documents » Slide Show		Letter I Found, page 001 of 003 pages Letter from Grace McDowell to her son Glenn dated May 21, 1968, page 1 of 3 pages Contributed by Pam Johnson
  		Letter I Found, page 002 of 003 pages Letter from Grace McDowell to her son Glenn dated May 21, 1968, page 2 of 3 pages Contributed by Pam Johnson
  		Letter I Found, page 003 of 003 pages Letter from Grace McDowell to her son Glenn dated May 21, 1968, page 3 of 3 pages Contributed by Pam Johnson

  
  

• Sources

  [S149] https://www.findagrave.com/, Headstone, Lemons, Betty M. and Charles F., (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20945696/betty-marie-lemons) (Reliability: 2). [S150] https://www.findagrave.com, Headstone, Lemons, Betty, (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20945696/betty-marie-lemons) (Reliability: 2). [S151] https://www.findagrave.com, Obituary, Lemons, Betty M., 65, (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20945696/betty-marie-lemons) (Reliability: 2). [S152] http://www.findagrave.com, Obituary, Lemons, Charles Franklin 'Poppy', (http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=132147869), none. (Reliability: 2). [S127] Obituary, McDowell, Nella Grace, none. (Reliability: 2). [S124] https://www.findagrave.com, Headstone, McDowell, N. Grace and Clayson A., (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25164918/clayson-adrian-mcdowell), none. (Reliability: 2). [S9] Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois, (District 0003) (Village), image 11, page 6a, (https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/6224/4584337_00604?backurl=https%3a%2f%2fsearch.ancestry.com%2fsearch%2fdb.aspx%3fd), none. (Reliability: 2). [S146] http://www.findagrave.com, Obituary, Clark, Hazel Bernice, 61, (http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSsr=401&GScid=105163&GRid=17873261&), none. (Reliability: 2).