Betty Louise Day, 82, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 in the Arbors at London.

She was born on August 22, 1925 in Springfield the daughter of Oscar and Mary (Glazer) Gassett.

She is survived by one daughter, Linda Self of Springfield, one brother, Edward “Ted” Gassett of Denver, Colorado; five grandchildren: Jodi Self, Randy Self, Jimmie Self, Charlie Turner, and Jason Turner; five great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, John R. Day in 1993, one daughter, Bettie Darlene Mays, and several brothers and sisters.

Betty was a very generous and compassionate person.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2008 from 5-7 p.m. in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME where services will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in the Ferncliff Cemetery.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the caregivers at the Arbors at London for the compassion shown to Betty in her final days.