Betty J. (Brandon) Troutman

Betty Jo Troutman, 81, of Mt. Vernon passed away on September 10, 2021, at her home. Betty was born in Pontiac, Michigan on March 30, 1940, the daughter of Noble and Gladys (Milburn) Brandon. She married Robert Troutman on January 9, 1998, in Mt. Vernon and he survives.

Betty worked as a QMA for Medco (Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehab) and New Harmony Healthcare for several years before retiring. After retirement she went on to house set several people for a few more years. Betty was known as the cat lady in her neighborhood and had a deep love for her cats. She also enjoyed reading, cooking, her sweets, and tending to her flower garden.

She is survived by her husband, son, Jerry Brandon Ammon (Julie); daughters, Toni (Jeff) Denton, Joni (Michael) Mills and Mindy Russel; grandchildren, Michael S. (Krystal) Smith, April (Casey) Willman, Justin Mills, Kenny Mills, Olivia Ammon, Joshua Ammon, Zachary Hooper, Taylor Russell and Dillon Russell; great grandchildren, Laci, Bjorn, Alonzo, Josiah, Arbor, Cayson, Kaylee, Keaton, Joyslan, and Ayden; sister, Barbara Rice; brother, Michael D (Mary Ann) Brandon. She is preceded in death by her parents, granddaughter, Zoey Ammon, and sister, Deloris Brandon.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm, Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at the Denning Family Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. Burial will follow at Salem Cemetery in Carrier Mills, IL. Visitation will take place from 11:00 am until time of service. Online condolence may be left at denningfamilyfuneralhome.com