Betty P. Spain

Betty Pearl Spain, 88, of Rockford passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020. She was born on February 19, 1932 in Hoxie, AR, the daughter of Dee and Pearl (Gates) Ball. Betty loved going to the casinos and was an avid Cubs fan. She enjoyed sewing and gifting people with her work. Betty’s favorite book was the bible and was proud and avid about her faith.

Betty is survived by those that loved her most, her children Brenda Campbell, Toni Gonzalez, WM Ingram, Patrick (Connie) Spain and Dan (Cheryl) Spain; her 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; sisters; Hazel Martin and Jean. Predeceased by her husband Charles Spain, daughter Betty Campbell, son Wesley (Mike) Ingram, several brothers and sisters; Zora, Agnes, Leo, Owen, Gladys, and Madeline.

A Memorial Service will take place for Betty on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford, Illinois 61108. Burial at Cedar Bluff Cemetery immediately following the service. A walk through visitation will take place at 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Adhering to guidelines, masks are required and social distancing will be followed. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Arrangements by Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory. To share online condolences please visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com