Betty J. McCool

Betty J. McCool, 99 of Decatur, IL passed away 7:55 PM October 30, 2026 at her home in Decatur, IL.

Services will be 10 AM, Thursday, November 5, 2026 at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with Rev. Lance Leeds officiating. Burial will follow at Maroa Cemetery, Maroa, IL. Visitation will be 5 – 7 PM, Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the Forsyth United Methodist Church.

Betty was born June 21, 1927 in Clinton, IL the daughter of Carl and Beulah (Myers) Massey. She married Donald B. McCool November 4, 1944 in Keokuk, IA. He passed away May 17, 2018.

Survivors include her children, Sandy Davenport, Barb Young, and Brad McCool ; 15 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 17 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Randolph McCool; two daughters, Judy Query and Donna Hoffman; one granddaughter; one great-granddaughter; two sons-in-law; one daughter-in-law; two brothers and two sisters.

A dedicated matriarch and community pillar, Betty was a longtime member of the Forsyth United Church and several local women’s clubs and organizations.

Betty had a deep passion for the simple joys of life. She loved to garden and tend to her beautiful flowers, bringing color and life to everything around her. An exceptional homemaker, she found great joy in cooking for her family, always making sure everyone who sat at her table felt welcomed and well-fed.

Above all, Betty’s greatest devotion was to her family. She loved spending time with them, creating cherished memories during holidays and family gatherings. She was her grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s biggest cheerleader, rarely missing an opportunity to attend their sporting events and support them from the sidelines. Her love, guidance, and joyful presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her.