Betty Ann (Swaringam-Harper) Eoff, 78, St. Clair, formerly of De Soto

[Guest Nicole]

Betty Ann (Swaringam-Harper) Eoff, 78, of St. Clair died March 21, 2017 in Washington, Mo. Mrs. Eoff was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Union. She loved to sing songs, especially with her grandchildren; on the front porch swing of her farmhouse. Born Aug. 31, 1938 in Cape Girardeau, she was the daughter of the late Alfred James Swaringam and Lydia (Henderson) Wanderine. She was preceded in death by two husbands: Leo Alvin Harper and Larry Alvin Eoff. 

She is survived by three children, Ronnie Lee (Sue Henson) Harper of De Soto, Connie (Joel) Harper Bowman of St. Clair and Sharon (Tim) Harper Holler of De Soto; nine siblings: Ruth May Harper, Mary (JR) Waybright, Carol Sue Holbrook, Harold Lee (Leona) Swaringam, Johnny Paul (Ruth) Swaringam, William Wesley “Pete” (Susie) Swaringam, Wanda (Eddie) Browers, Tina Petro and David (Sherrie) Swaringam; 16 grandchildren: Quintin Harper, James Harper, Daniel Harper, Joshua Harper, Elizabeth Harper Woods, Dustin Harper, Marie Harper, Stephanie Harper, Melissa Harper, Robin Holler, Rhonda Holler, Jeremy Bowman, Jaime Bowman, Shannon Bowman Schnable, Kassaundra Bowman Schario; and many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by two brothers: Samuel Eugene Dillard and Billy James Swaringam Sr.; and one sister: Erma “Lee” Coldewe.

Memorial visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 1 at Midlawn Funeral Home, 7280 Hwy. 47 in Union. Memorial services will follow immediately at 4 p.m. at the funeral home, Bill Abture officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Midlawn Funeral Home.

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