Danville – Bette A. Alblinger, 89, of Danville passed away at 7:13 AM on November 30, 2020 at Colonial Manor in Danville, IL.

Bette was born on March 4, 1931 in Potomac, IL the daughter of Berton and Blanche (Simpson) Foster. She married Patrick H. Alblinger in Champaign, IL.  He preceded her in death on January 2, 1996.

Survivors include her three sons, Thomas Patrick (Jeanine) Bennett of Oakwood, IL, Timothy Michael (Corlis) Bennett of Oakwood, IL and Patrick K. (Jessica Lomax) Alblinger of Danville, IL, three daughters, Janet L. (Phil) Largent of Oak Ridge, NC, Julie A. (Guy) Davis of Dewey, IL and Kelly P. (Michael) Cunningham of Bismarck, IL. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Bette is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Patrick, five brothers and four sisters, and Ronald Tranchant, her special friend and companion.

Bette worked for over 33 years at the Danville YWCA and was considered a “mom” to everyone. She was never judgmental and always willing to lend an ear to those in need. She enjoyed reading and gardening in her free time and was an avid Illini Fan. She loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Bette’s life will be held at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded, and burial will be in Oakhill Cemetery. Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834 is assisting the family with arrangements.

A special Thank You to the Nurses and Staff at Colonial Manor.

Memorials may be made to the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department D.A.R.E. Program.

Please join Bette’s family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on her Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com .