Husband Kenneth C Hitt [13134]
Born:
Christened:
Died: 30 May 1975
Buried:
Marriage: 1 Jan 1972
Wife Betty Louise Becraft [3465] 1
Born: 25 Oct 1930 - Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, United States
Christened:
Died: 25 Feb 2025 - Villas of Jackson, Jackson, , MO
Buried: 28 Feb 2025 - Heights Cemetery, Jackson, , MO
Father: John Harrison "Harry" Becraft [2537] (1877-1934) 2
Mother: Gertrude Eselle Rodebrush [3090] (1880-1965)
Other Spouse: Davis "Tom" Eaton [17031]
Events
• She was adopted on 17 Dec 1943 by St. Petersburg Times. NOTICE OF ADOPTION
In the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, in and for Pinellas County.
In Chancery, No. 25918, IN RE: ADOPTION BY GERTRUDE E. BECRAFT.)
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
It appearing by sworn petition, filed by Gertrude E. Becraft, that diligent search has been made by her as petitioner to ascertain the names, places of residence and legal disabilities, if any, of the natural parent or parents, or legal guardian of Betty Louise Becraft, whose name at the time of her birth is unknown.
This is therefore to give notice as provided by law that the petitioner, Gertrude E. Becraft has filed a petition in the above styled court for the purpose of obtaining a decree of adoption of the said Betty Louise Becraft.
IT IS ORDERED that you are commanded to be and appear in this Court on or before January 3, 1944, and show cause, if any, why said petition should not be granted.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this notice shall be published once each week for four consecutive weeks in a newspaper published in Pineilas County, Florida.
RAY E. GREEN, Clerk,
(seal) By I. B. HELMS,
Deputy Clerk.
Ed W. HARRIS, Attorney,
505 Florida National Bank Bldg.,
St. Petersburg, 5, Florida.
• Event: The Kokomo Tribune, 11 Jun 1949. Miss Betty Becraft was graduated Friday night from St. Petersburg, Fla., high school. Formerly a resident of Kokomo, she is the daughter of Mrs. Gertrude Becraft and the late Harry Becraft.
• She was engaged The Kokomo Tribune on 24 Dec 1949. ...the engagement of Miss Betty Louise Becraft, daughter of Mrs. Gertrude E. Becraft of St. Petersburg, Fla., and the late Harry Becraft, to Davis T. Eaton of St. Louis, Mo.
Miss Becraft, formerly of Kokomo...
• Her obituary was published in 2025. Betty Hitt Obituary
Obituary published on Legacy.com by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center - Jackson on Feb. 26, 2025.
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Betty Louise Hitt, 94, of Marble Hill passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the Villas of Jackson.
She was born on October 25, 1930, in Kokomo, Indiana, daughter of Harrison "Harry" Becraft and Gertrude Roudebush Becraft. On January 18, 1950, Betty married Davis "Tom" Eaton. Five children were born to their union: Christine, Vicci, Michael, Bill and Jeri. This time in her life she was a Navy wife and homemaker.
She married Kenneth C. Hitt on January 1, 1972, who passed away on May 30, 1975.
Betty was a lover of everything horse related. Her Mother always said her first word was "horse". She was also a lover of all animals and always made sure that any animal she encountered was well fed.
She was also an original investor, with her then son-in-law, of Mom's Ice Cream Parlor and BG's Olde Tyme Deli, both of Cape Girardeau.
Loving survivors include four of her children, Christine Fochler and spouse Ray of Gallatin, TN, Vicci Eaton of Birch Tree, MO, Michael Eaton of Scott City, MO and Bill Eaton and spouse Marshia of Arnold, MO; 11 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Jeri Cronk, a grandchild, Briar Helwege, a step-grandchild, Hilary Cronk and a brother, Raymond Becraft.
The Rev. Donnie Ford will conduct a graveside service at 11:00 am on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson, MO.
McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson is in charge of the arrangements.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers a contribution to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or an animal charity of your choice be made.
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