Betty Ekiss, 95, Moweaqua

MOWEAQUA — Betty L. Ekiss, 95, of Moweaqua, went to eternal life with Jesus on March 14, 2024, in Eastern Star Home, Macon. A celebration of life and private graveside services will be held at a later date. Her burial will be in Long Grove Cemetery, Macon.

Betty was born on March 11, 1929, in Harristown, the daughter of Willis F. and Dorinda “Grace” (Bramel) Hartwig. She married Kenneth L. Ekiss on April 24, 1949 in Decatur. He preceded her in death on July 10, 1999.

She was formerly a Sanner Chapel United Methodist Church member, of rural Moweaqua, and a wonderful farmwife. Betty was also a former volunteer at Gregory Elementary School, where she was affectionately known as “Grandma Betty.” She was widely known for her famous iced sugar cookies with sprinkles, as well.

Betty is survived by her daughters, Gwendolyn (Richard) Steele, of Dalton City, Marilyn (Carey) Adamson, of Chapin, SC, and Kathy (Rusty) Donoho, of Moweaqua; grandchildren, Chris (Nikki) Cutler, Chad Cutler, Micah (Jamie) Steele, Joel (Stephani) Steele, Hannah Steele, Ashley (Chad) Bills, Drew (Jennifer) Adamson, Grant (Alex) Donoho, and Austin (Hannah) Donoho; and twenty-three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth, parents, daughter Connie Cutler, son-in-law Larry Cutler, granddaughter-in-law Lisa Cutler, and sisters Fran and Jean.

The family would like to say “thank you” to all the staff at Eastern Star Home for all their wonderful care.

Memorials may be made to Eastern Star Home or Moweaqua Public Library.

Seitz Funeral Home, Moweaqua has been entrusted with the care and service arrangements.

Condolences for the family may be left at www.seitzfh.com.

Obituaries can be sent to us directly via email at [email protected].

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