Betty I. Crader

Betty Irene Crader, 85, of Bonne Terre passed away June 1, 2017 at her home. She was born August 8, 1931 in Dardanelle, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Crader, the love of her life; infant daughter, Lisa Dawn Nelson; parents, James W. Parsons and Minnie Erle (Drury) Parsons; siblings, Modene Derrick, Junior Parsons, Clarence Parsons, twin sister Lorene Hansell, G.H. Parsons, Gerald Parsons, J.C. Parsons.

Betty is survived by five children, Venita Nelson and Dale, Donna McMurtry, Ralph Nelson and Darlene, Annette (Daren) Deener, James Nelson and Melinda; eight grandsons; one granddaughter, Jaimie; eleven great-grandchildren; extended family, Dennis Crader, Sharon Merritt, Kevin Crader, Alan Crader, five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and good friends. Thanks to Kindred Hospice for the love and wonderful care shown to our mom. Special thanks to Josh (her little Joshie), Kellie, Donna, Rachael, she loved you all.

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 6, 2017 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the C. Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Bonne Terre. Service will be Wednesday at 1:00 PM at the C. Z. Boyer & Son Chapel in Bonne Terre. Interment will follow at St. Francois Memorial Park. View obituary and share condolences online at www.www.czboyer.com