Betty Jean Ely
(85 years old)
The memory of Betty Jean Ely in Chicago, Illinois, born in Berry, Alabama, who passed away on February 25, 2025 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty Jean Ely to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Willis Stines and Sibbie Stines (Perkins); her daughters, Debra Lynn Begley and Rosala Jean Upton; her grandsons, Justin Upton, Steven Begley and Kevin Begley; and her siblings, Joe Stines, Armond Stines and Lavada Vorman.
She is survived by: her children, Elaine Upton, Donald Upton and Betty Jo Haney (Dan); her grandchildren, Deanna Wright (Mike), Dor'e Kutsogianis (Michelle), Danielle Zablocki (Tom), Seresa Gibson (David), Antonio Dinatale (Alysha), Barry Jr. Ray (Phetema), Chris (Aimee), Ashley Gregory (Ryan), Robert Warren (Liz), Casara Begley, Andrew Haney, Brian Warren (Elizabeth) and Donald Upton Jr.; and her siblings, Minnie Pendly (Earl), James Stines (Kathy) and Alton Stines. She is also survived by 33 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 7th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Sax Tiedemann Funeral Home (9568 W Belmont Ave, Franklin Park, IL 60131). A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 7th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, March 7th 2025 at 1:30 PM at the Irving Park Cemetery (7777 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634).