Betty Jean Strader, 86, of Greenville passed away peacefully Monday, February 15, 2021 following a lengthy illness. Born July 7, 1934 in Ft. Pierre, South Dakota, the daughter of Cecil Harris and Anna Huck Harris. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother, and she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Central City, KY. She loved the Lord and her family, and she enjoyed crocheting, quilting, and playing Bingo (hence her nickname, Betty Bingo). She loved animals and was a loyal supporter of the ASPCA. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband James C. Strader, Jr.; sons James C. Strader III and Kenneth L. Strader; daughter Donna J. O’Bannon; two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Survived by daughter Doreen (James) Cain; son Billy (Debra Riepe) Strader; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 22 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Central City, conducted by Father Josh McCarty. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens in Powderly. Visitation will be Monday, February 22 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Central City. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.garysfuneralhome.net.
