Betty L. McClure, 95, of Virginia, IL, died Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Jacksonville Skilled Nursing. She was born Oct. 18, 1926, in Philadelphia, IL, the daughter of Elmer and Cora Evelyn Logan Bell. She married Charley E. McClure on Dec. 21, 1945, in Virginia and he preceded her in death on Oct. 25, 2009. She is survived by two daughters and two sons, Joyce (Rich) Gusewelle of Edwardsville, and Carolyn Ann (John) Gebhardt, Philip Edison McClure, and Randy Lee (Tacy) McClure, all of Virginia; nine grandchildren, Stephanie (Paul) King, Rachel (Mark) Ruppel, P.J. (Shawn) Force, Tyrone (Kristy) Gebhardt, Philip Kiley (Jacqui) McClure, John Thomas McClure (companion Laurie Holland), Gena (Atwood) Huff, David (Crissy) Rochester, and Jody (Brad) Racey; twenty-four great grandchildren; eleven great-great grandchildren; five brothers and one sister, Dale Bell, Jerry (Mary) Bell, Frank Bell, Donnie (Patricia) Bell, Davey Bell, and Gloria (Dennis) Sweatman; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; an infant son, Charles Edgar McClure; and four brothers and two sisters, Lyle Bell, Elmer Junior Bell, Josephine Harris, William Bell, Lucille Bell, and James Bell. Betty had been a cook at many area restaurants, including Rossis Restaurant, the Virginia Inn, and The Depot, as well as Walker Nursing Home, all in Virginia. She had also cleaned many area offices. She enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals, making baby blankets, embroidery, and flower gardening. She was known for her pies, noodles, and bread pudding. Betty especially enjoyed attending her kids and grandkids activities. She was very social, and always had a smile on her face. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia, with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery. The family will meet friends 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. Memorials are suggested to Virginia Park System or Cass County Food Pantry. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. . Visitation Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Virginia Chapel Tuesday, June 07, 2022 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 102 S. Cass St. Virginia, Illinois 62691 Funeral Service Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Virginia Chapel Tuesday, June 07, 2022 11:00 AM 102 S. Cass St. Virginia, Illinois 62691