Betty Elfrink

Elizabeth Joann "Betty" Elfrink, 71, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, at Monticello House.

She was born Sept. 22, 1944, in Cape Girardeau, the daughter of Bernard J. and Johanna M. Holzum Broshuis. She and Michael A. Elfrink were married May 8, 1965, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jackson.

Betty was raised in Leopold, Missouri, and Jackson, and lived for some time in St. Louis and Fenton, Missouri. She returned to Jackson with her husband and children because of health issues and to be closer to extended family.

Her interests included watching her children and grandchildren in sports and music activities. She also enjoyed crossword and jigsaw puzzles, crocheting, quilting, embroidery and expertly sewing numerous dresses for her daughters and granddaughters.

She was a faithful, longtime member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish in Jackson.

For over 50 years, she endured the effects of Crohn's disease, all the while successfully raising her children, enjoying her grandchildren and pursuing all of her responsibilities as a wife and mother.

Loving survivors include her husband of 51 years, Michael Elfrink; a son, Stephen Elfrink of Lenexa, Kansas; two daughters, Leann (Rob) Hendrix of Cape Girardeau and Katherine Elfrink of Jackson; 12 grandchildren, Samantha, Nathan and Mollie Elfrink, Elaine, Robert, Matthew, Philip, Lydia, Annelise and Cecilia Hendrix, Ashley Miles and Ryder Barnes; and a sister, Brenda (Norman) Grass of Jackson.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Parish prayers will begin at 7 p.m., with the rosary led by the St. Ann's Sodality immediately following.

The funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with the Rev. John Harth officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery in Leopold.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church building fund.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.