Betty J. Gehant, 86, of West Brooklyn passed away June 17, 2016, in The Atrium Assisted Living, Rockford.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Mary's Church, West Brooklyn with the Rev. Randy Fronek officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, West Brooklyn.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the Mass on Thursday in the church. Arrangements are being handled by Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota.

Betty was born Nov. 6, 1929, in rural Compton to George and Mabel (Cardot) Davis. She married John Gehant on Sept. 16, 1969.

Betty worked for many years at H.F. Gehant Banking Co., West Brooklyn. She was a member of St. Mary's Church and also enjoyed being a member of St. Mary's Choir. Betty had the greatest of love for her husband, family and friends. Her love of music, travel and laughter shall long be remembered, and her strength, wisdom, and determination shall not be forgotten.

Betty is survived by her husband of 46 years, John Gehant of West Brooklyn; daughter Maria (Jim) McEachen; son Tim (Lisa) Boone; stepchildren, Lisa (Rich) Studebaker, Cindy Gair, Jennifer (Adrian) Lyord, John (Mary Jo) Gehant Jr.; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Wallace Davis, and sister, Darlene Merriman.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.