Statler Family Obituaries
Palmer, Betty J. (nee Hoffmeister)
Betty J. Palmer, age 76, of Jackson, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
She was born May 11, 1936, in Jackson, daughter of Walter Leo and Jewel D Clifton Hoffmeister. She and James A. Palmer were married September 22, 1952.
Betty grew up on the family farm north of Jackson. During their children’s younger years, she and James were active in both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. She was a bus driver for 21 years for the Jackson R-II School District. Betty was a member of New McKendree United Methodist Church in Jackson, the Jackson chapter of Eastern Star, the Red Hat Society, she was a Democratic Committee Woman, and volunteered at the polls. She was an avid card player, enjoyed golfing, antiquing, camping, and loved her family and being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband of over 60 years, loving survivors include; a son, James R. (Barbara) Palmer of Rolla, MO; two daughters, Jeanna (Jeff) Kirn of Kelso, MO and Susan (Richard) Koerber of Jackson; seven grandchildren, April (Thomas) Jemes, Andrew Palmer, Julie Proffer, Hunter Kirn, Shiloh Kirn, Jeremy (Beth) Koerber, Sarah (Drew) Puls; 10 great-grandchildren, Emma, Grace, and Clara Jemes, Jessica and Taylor Proffer, Gage, Addison, and Ethan Puls, Jack and Justin Koerber.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a grandchild, and a great-grandchild.
Friends may call Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 4-8 PM at the chapel of McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. An Eastern Star service will be held at 7:30 PM. The funeral service will be Sunday, April 28, 2013, at 2:00 PM, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jimmie Corbin officiating. Interment will be in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.
Memorials may take the form of contributions to New McKendree United Methodist Church in Jackson or the American Heart Association.
Printed in the Friday, April 26, 2013 edition of the Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Cape Girardeau, MO.
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