- Date Of Birth: October 19, 1994
- Date Of Death: May 26, 2011
- State: Illinois
Bethany Lynn Budwell, beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend, departed this world on Thursday, May 26, 2011. Bethany, age 16, of Marine, Illinois was born at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois on October 19, 1994.
Bethany was a Junior at Triad High School and was recently elected Captain of the Triad High School Cheer-leading Squad. She worked at McDonald’s in Troy, IL. and Splash City in Collinsville, IL.
“She stood up when everyone sat down, she spoke when everyone was quiet, she smiled when everyone was in fear.” “This quote describes Bethany perfectly. We are so proud of Bethany’s accomplishments and all of the lives she has touched. She was an amazing person that could put a smile on anyone’s face, a friend to everyone and an inspiration to many, but above all, she was our beautiful baby sister who we miss and love very much.” Sisters, Ashley and Christine.
Bethany is survived by her parents, Barry W. and Jamie (nee Luckshis) Budwell; sisters, Ashley M. and Christine M Budwell of Troy, IL.; grandparents, Maryanne and Lawrence Budwell of Troy, IL, Cheryl and Ron Gladdue of Edwardsville, IL. and Jim and Marcie Luckshis of Mitchell,, IL.; many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Friends, and Wiggles, her dog.
