Betty Margaret (Nicklaus) Prescott, 89, of Morrison, IL, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison.
Betty was born February 25, 1931, in Dixon, IL, to Edward and Ruth L. (Baker) Nicklaus. She married Cleaves Carey Prescott on July 19, 1960, in Morrison. He died February 24, 2017. Betty was employed by Frantz Manufacturing in Sterling, IL, and later worked for General Electric in Morrison. Betty also enjoyed crafting.
Survivors include her daughter, April (Justin Harris) Prescott of Coralville, IA; sons, Jim (Ricky Reyna) Prescott of Palm Springs, CA, and Don (Sandy) Prescott of Morrison; three grandchildren, Jamie Prescott, Andrea (Christopher) Ramirez, and Benjamin (Taylor) Prescott; seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleaves.
There will be no services, and cremation rites will be accorded.
The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is assisting the family.
A memorial has been established.