Obituary of Betty Ann Roth

Betty Ann Roth, 86 of Carlinville, IL, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, at her home in Carlinville, IL. Betty was born April 18, 1939, in Greenfield, IL, a daughter of Marion "Tom" and Mary Elizabeth (Richie) Armstrong. Betty graduated from Greenfield High School with the class of 1957. She married Frederick "Fred" Roth, on April 23, 1960 at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Betty was a homemaker and member of Ss Mary & Joseph Catholic Church. She loved bowling, on her own and as a team with Fred, and was a fixture at Bowlero Lanes for decades. She also enjoyed watching game shows, usually with a bundle of yarn on her lap as she crocheted until a stroke 15 years ago took that hobby away. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister, Margaret Huff, and brother, Joe Armstrong. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025, 9:00 to 11:00 am at Ss Mary & Joseph Catholic Church, Carlinville, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:00 am, Friday, May 9, 2025 at Ss Mary & Joseph Catholic Church, Carlinville. Burial will follow in St. Catherine Cemetery, Hagaman, IL. Betty is survived by her son, Rick Roth of Hettick, IL, son, Tom (Sharon) Roth of Urbana, IL, son, Jim (Janet) Roth of Carlinville, IL, son, Lyndell (Stacey Rouse) Roth of Carlinville, IL, grandchildren; Casey (Kevin) Spitz, Derek (Venessa) Roth, Emily (Sean) Kenny, Megan (Britany Choate) Roth, Jessica (Jason) Nelson, Brandon Roth, Riley, Jack and Sophie Rouse, great-grandchildren; Andrew, Jason, and Morgan Spitz, Charlie Roth, and Leo Nelson, as well as several nieces and nephews. The family would like to give special thanks to Donnette Nance and VITAS Health Care. Memorials may be made to Carlinville Area Hospital or Ss Mary and Joseph Catholic Church. Please visit www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com to leave condolences or light a candle in her memory. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.