Bettye Claire Crockett

January 17, 1936 - February 8, 2022

Bettye Crockett, age 86, of Cape Girardeau, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Fountainbleau Lodge. She was born on January 17, 1936 in Bolivar, Tennessee. Bettye studied business administration at Southeast Missouri State University. She then served as a professional secretary to the Dean of College at Southeast Missouri State University from April 1981 to April 2002. Bettye was also a member of the LaCroix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. She was active in Al-Anon and enjoyed playing bridge. Bettye loved her boys, her granddaughter, and great granddaughters. She would talk endlessly about them. She also had many pets throughout the years that she thoroughly enjoyed. Bettye was a self-taught artist and would share her work with others. She also was a master gardener. Survivors include her sons, Aj Stembel Jr., Michael Stembel, Brett (Cherie) Stembel, and Brad Crockett; granddaughter, Jillian (Charles) Ruggerio; great-granddaughters, Ava and Mia Ruggerio. A celebration of life will be held at LaCroix United Methodist Church in room 109 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday, February 25, 2022. Arrangements have been entrusted to Crain Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Cape Girardeau.