WASHINGTON…Elizabeth Stringfellow, 89, of Washington, passed away at 3:52 p.m., Sunday, August 29, 2010 at Methodist Medical Center after a long illness.
Elizabeth Louise James Stringfellow was born to Kate Louise Buck and Warren Allen James on May 23, 1921 in Ansonia, CT.
She graduated from Ansonia High School with Honors and attended the University of Connecticut where she graduated with her degree in Foods and Nutrition in 1943. She was invited to complete a 5th year student dietetics program at Walter Reed in Washington, D.C. Betty subsequently enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving from 1944 to 1946, including a 2 year tour of duty in the Philippines during and after World War II.
After the war, Betty then worked for the State of Connecticut's school lunch program for one year, prior to continuing her education at Iowa State University in Ames. At Iowa State she completed her Masters in Institutional Management in 1949.
It was during Betty's time at Iowa State she met Arthur Stringfellow and the two were married on August 27, 1949 in Ansonia, CT. Art preceded Betty in death, passing away on January 21, 2006 in Peoria.
Betty and Art had three children, Steven James of Washington, Ray Charles of Arlington, Virginia and Dr. Grace Stringfellow, M.D. of Amarillo, Texas.
She was a loving wife and mother as well as an outstanding volunteer in the Washington and Tazewell County area for more than 40 years. Betty volunteered her services as a dietician at the Heartland Clinic. She was also very active in the American Dietetic Association and Home Extension Unit IV.
Betty was a member of Crossroads United Methodist Church and had taught Sunday School for more than 30 years. She had also been a Cub Scout leader, Girl Scout leader and 4-H leader.
She also had earned the designation of Master Gardener and Master Food Preserver. Betty was a kind and loving neighbor and friend who will be greatly missed.
Funeral services for Betty will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Crossroads United Methodist Church with Pastor Tom Goodell officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Mason-White Funeral Home and thirty minutes prior to services at the church. Cremation rites will be accorded following services on Thursday. Burial of ashes will be at a later date at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield.
Memorials may be made to Crossroads United Methodist Church.