Betty Lou Balkum Ebbers

June 20, 1931 - August 1, 2020

Betty Lou Balkum Ebbers. 89, of Bartlett, TN, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2020. She was born June 20, 1931 in Decatur, Illinois to Carl and Geneva Balkum. She grew up in Decatur, was a member of Jobs Daughters, and was installed as their Honored Queen in June 1947. Betty attended nursing school at Illinois Masonic Hospital. She became an R.N. and enjoyed her nursing career. Betty married Robert (Bob) Ebbers on September 7, 1952. Bob joined the Air Force shortly after they were married, and Betty happily accompanied him on their many assignments before moving to Bartlett in 1975. She was a member of The Order of the Daughters of the King and a very active member of ECW (Episcopal Church Women). Betty Ebbers was a loving wife, a great mother, a caring grandmother and great-grandmother and a friend to many. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 62 years Robert Ebbers. Betty is survived by her five children; Susan Harrelson, David (Diane) Ebbers, Steven (Liz) Ebbers, Sarah Ebbers, and Debbie (Jessey) Ebbers. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren, and her brother-in-law Roger Ebbers of Lincoln, Nebraska and her sister-in-law Joyce May of Beatrice, Nebraska. She will be missed by all who knew her. The family would like to thank the caregivers at Quail Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care center for their loving care. A private graveside service will be held at St. John’s Cemetery. A celebration of her life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flower, please send donations to the MOAA- Military Officers Association Scholarship Fund, 8031 Julie Cove, Millington, TN 38053-5820.