Betty Waghorne

Betty Rae Wheeler Waghorne, 86, passed away peacefully in Roselle, Illinois on April 8, 2018 with family by her side.
Betty Rae was born on October 12, 1931 in Cary, North Carolina to Loudella and Ozzy Wheeler. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Jack Waghorne and by her three older sibling; Gladys, Roland and Bernice and her younger sister and best friend, Doris.
Betty Rae is survived by her 5 children, Ed Waghorne (Sylvia), Mike Waghorne, Jean Kemp (Steve). Bump Waghorne ( Suzanne) and Pattie McClure; 12 grandchildren, Dan McClure, Tommy McClure, Steven Kemp, Johnny Waghorne, Ryan Kemp, Madeline McClure, Sylvia Waghorne, Emily Waghorne, KJ waghorne, Sierra Waghorne, Shane McClure and Savanna Waghorne; 2 sister in-laws, Jean Studer and Joan Waghorne; 3 brother in-laws, Dick Studer, Bob Waghorne and Bill Atwell; and many nieces and nephews who loved her like a mom. Betty Rae was in her element when she was surrounded by family!
Betty Rae graduated from Cary High School where she enjoyed playing basketball. Betty and Jack met in Cary, N.C. and moved to Chicago, Illinois, then eventually to the suburbs where she raised her 5 children. Betty Rae loved playing cards and games and was an avid bridge player. She loved cooking for her family and was always prepared to feed an army! Betty loved the sun and enjoyed many family vacations to Myrtle Beach, where her extended family would always come together!