Betty Jean Pierson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Betty Jean Pierson, 83 years, of Columbia, IL, passed away on May 29, 2020. She was born November 2, 1936, in Columbia, IL, daughter of the late Irwin and Lizetta, nee Keller, Raeber. She was married to Thomas E. Pierson, who survives her. They were married September 24, 1960, in Columbia, IL. Betty was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Columbia, IL. She had retired from H.J. Frierdich Construction Co. She was an avid sports fan, watching as many of her grandchildren's games, Cardinals, and Mizzou games as possible. Betty was devoted to her family and friends. Surviving are her daughter, Julie (David) Greatting of Columbia, IL, son, Lawrence (Kathy) Pierson of Columbia, IL, grandchildren, Joel (Savannah) Greatting, Reed Greatting, Emily and Eric Jessen; a sister, JoAnn (Robert) Crowe of Wildwood, MO; nieces and nephews, along with other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Allen (Janice) Raeber, and Lloyd Raeber in infancy, and sisters, Ruth (Roland) Keim, Jeanette Raeber, Mildred (Arnold) Zavadil, and Fern (Don) Ruth. All services will be private. Interment will follow in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Columbia, IL. In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 227 Goodhaven, Columbia, IL, 62236. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Lawlor Funeral Home, Columbia, IL, handled arrangements.

Betty Jean Pierson

November 2, 1936 - May 29, 2020