Elizabeth "Bethy" King

Elizabeth “Bethy” Gail (Holden) King of Roscoe, IL, was born on May 26, 1952 and she passed away on March 21, 2019, in Rockford, IL. Bethy was born in Rockford, lived in the area most of her life and attended Harlem High School. She was employed at Steak N Shake as a prep cook and previously worked at Bon-Ton Distribution Center. She loved her furry babies, Laci, Madi, Kali and Sami. She tended to the garden and loved the flowers when they bloomed in the Spring. She loved to dance and laugh and was always game for a good joke or prank. Bethy left a lasting impression on anyone she met and was often referred to as a “spit-fire”. Her laughter was contagious, her love for life was bountiful, her love for her family and friends was unwavering and she had the sweetest soul. She is survived by her daughter, Tammy Hockison; daughter-in-law, Terri Ferriter; grandchildren, Danielle Hintz, Cassie (Joe) Rains, Andrew Ferriter, Shannon Ferriter and Brady Ferriter; great-grandchildren, Arianna and Ethan; brothers, John (Sue) Pruitt, Tom (Vicky) Pruitt, and Tim Pruitt; brother-in-law, Fred Feltz; nieces, Heather (Rich) Whitney, Kari (Shawn) Mulligan, Annie Pruitt and Ally Pruitt; nephews, Micah (Heather) Pruitt, Mark Pruitt, Ty (Brittany) Pruitt and AJ Pruitt; many aunts, uncles, cousins and great-nieces and great-nephews. She was predeceased in death by her beloved sister, Julie Feltz; parents, John and Marguerite Pruitt; and maternal and paternal grandparents.

A Celebration of Life for Bethy will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2019, at American Legion Post #1207, 1011 South Alpine Road, Rockford, IL 61108. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made on her behalf to Kadlec Ranch Rescue, 6654 West Wood Ridge Drive, Janesville, WI 53548. Arrangements by Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park, IL.