Betty J. Kidd

AMBOY – Betty J. Kidd, 93, of Amboy, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, at Maple Crossing in Amboy.

She was born July 15, 1925, in Amboy, the daughter of Paul and Lena (Heckman) Wasson. Betty had worked at Green River Ordnance Plant and Midwest Rug Factory in Amboy, as well as J.C. Penney Co., and Montgomery Ward in Dixon. She also helped her husband with the family farm. She was a member of United First Church in Amboy, and the church’s Women’s Club, the Friendly Faithful Fellowship. Betty married William R. Kidd on March 22, 1952, at United Methodist Church in Amboy. He preceded her in death on Sept. 10, 2010.

Survivors include a nephew David Brandt.

She also was preceded in death by her daughter, Debbie Lynn Kidd; and two brothers, Edwin and Vernon Wasson.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., and the funeral at 11 a.m. Friday at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy, with the Rev. Mark Glenn officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie Repose Cemetery in Amboy.

Memorials may be directed to United First Church in Amboy or to a charity of the donors choice.

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