Elizabeth (Bette) Reed, 93, of Decatur, IL., passed away on April 30, 2025. She was born in Decatur on April 16, 1932. She married Dale Hassinger and then Cecil (Curt) Reed until her death.

Bette worked as a dog groomer and owned the Decatur Dog Palace and Williams Greenhouse in Maroa. She had a passion for gardening and bread making.

She is survived by her husband Cecil (Curt) Reed, children Robin (Gary) Bauerle, Mark & Lesa Hassinger, daughter-in-law Annie Hassinger, eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

One son, Michael, her parents and husband Dale Hassinger preceded her in death.