Betty Louise (Becraft) Hitt

Betty Louise Hitt, 94, of Marble Hill passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the Villas of Jackson.

She was born on October 25, 1930, in Kokomo, Indiana, daughter of Harrison "Harry" Becraft and Gertrude Roudebush Becraft. On January 18, 1950, Betty married Davis "Tom" Eaton. Five children were born to their union: Christine, Vicci, Michael, Bill and Jeri. This time in her life she was a Navy wife and homemaker.

She married Kenneth C. Hitt on January 1, 1972, who passed away on May 30, 1975.

Betty was a lover of everything horse related. Her Mother always said her first word was "horse". She was also a lover of all animals and always made sure that any animal she encountered was well fed.

She was also an original investor, with her then son-in-law, of Mom's Ice Cream Parlor and BG's Olde Tyme Deli, both of Cape Girardeau.

Loving survivors include four of her children, Christine Fochler and spouse Ray of Gallatin, TN, Vicci Eaton of Birch Tree, MO, Michael Eaton of Scott City, MO and Bill Eaton and spouse Marshia of Arnold, MO; 11 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Jeri Cronk, a grandchild, Briar Helwege, a step-grandchild, Hilary Cronk and a brother, Raymond Becraft.

The Rev. Donnie Ford will conduct a graveside service at 11:00 am on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson, MO.

McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson is in charge of the arrangements.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers a contribution to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or an animal charity of your choice be made.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute walk tab above Betty's obituary at mccombsfuneralhome.com