Ann Elizabeth “Betty” Basden, 88, of Hartford, Illinois passed away at 6:05 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born April 6, 1932 in Bear Valley, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the lat eWilliam and Naomi (Hornberger) McAnnaney. She married Donald E. Basden Sr. on December 9, 1956 in Urbana, Illinois and he passed away on June 20, 2014. Betty enjoyed her days of sewing, loved to go out to eat and had a special love for her cats. She will be remembered for the love and special times shared with her family and friends. She is survived by eight children and their spouses, Eddie and Linda Bodkins of Brighton, Keith and Hunter Bodkins of Belleville, Howard and Tina Bodkins of Troy, Steve and Tammy Bodkins of Pontoon Beach, Jean Ragusa and Dave Lawhead of Breese, Joanie and Billy Wallace of Edwardsville, Donald E. and Marcy Basden Jr. of Collinsville and Lisa and Mike Stahlhut of Moro; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; many nieces; nephews; other extended family and friends. In addition to her beloved husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Bruce Bodkins; son-in-law, Mike Ragusa; a sister, Jean Schultz and two brothers, Bill and Bob McAnnaney.
In celebration of her life, a private visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 591 Glen Crossing Road in Glen Carbon on Friday, August 14, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. where a private funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto. Memorials may be made to Reflections Memory Care for an activities fund, support your local animal shelter or to a charity of one’s choice and may be accepted at the funeral home. www.irwinchapel.com
