Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Boughton, 82, of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, at the Henry County Health Center in Mount Pleasant.
Born March 11, 1942 in St. Paul, Iowa, she was the daughter of Alfred “Butch” and Mary Ellen Mueller. She married John Harris Boughton Jr. on June 26, 1970 in West Burlington. They were married for 54 years until his death on June 29, 2024.
Betty began her work career as an X-Ray Technician for Dr. Rashid. She met the love of her life John Boughton Jr. working for Georgia Pacific and eventually became the BEST babysitter and educator in the Burlington area, operating an in-home daycare for years in addition to being a full-time wife, mom and homemaker.
She was an avid baker and made the best cheesy potatoes, wedding/graduation mints and lemon bars. She loved watching and shopping the QVC network, but most important to her was her family and she firmly believed the “sun rose and set” in her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children; Charlotte (Charles) Manganiello of Sunrise, Florida, Shawn (Bridgette) Boughton of Danville, Iowa and Jennifer (Robert) Jern of West Burlington; three grandchildren, Parker, Harris and Cate; two brothers, Darrel (Dana) Mueller of Fort Madison and Michael Mueller of North Liberty, Iowa and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers, Donnie Mueller, David Mueller and Frank Mueller and two sisters, Barb Brockett and Kathy Medland.
The memorial funeral service for Betty will be 2 p.m. Friday, October 11 at Lunning Chapel. Pastor JudyAnn Morse will officiate. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.
According to her wishes, cremation has been entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.