Betty J. GroggWASHINGTON - Betty J. Grogg, 85, of Washington, formerly of Princeville, passed away at 3:08 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2016, at her home, with her family and beloved cat, Sara, by her side.She was born on April 18, 1931, in Chicago, a daughter of Brack and Ruby (Cline) Cox. She married Floyd Raymond Grogg on February 11, 1965, in Peoria. He preceded her in death in 2009.She was also preceded in death by her parents; sister, Lydia Robertson; brother, Kenneth Cox; and stepson, Richard Grogg.Betty is survived by her son, David C. Grogg of Peoria; daughters, Kathryn L. Kempton of Petaluma, CA, and Susan M. (Darin) Cowser of Peoria; step-sons, Dellis (Gwen) Grogg and Phillip (Lisa) Grogg, all of Washington; step-daughter, Hope (Rocky) Elbert of Metamora; brother, Allan J. (Cher) Cox of Chicago; step-daughter-in-law, Jennifer Grogg of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren, Alaina (Matthijs) Pol, Lance Kempton and Allan Smith; ten step-grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.She was employed as an executive secretary, until 1965, when she served as a manager for The House of Decorative Accessories. She retired, as a cosmetologist, in 1986.She was a strong supporter of and attended Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria. She was also a member of the Eagle Forum, Concerned Women for America and the Placid Lakes Country Club in Lake Placid, FL.Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue, Peoria, with the Rev. Kerry Frantz officiating. Interment will be at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria.Memorial contributions may be made in Betty's name to Grace Presbyterian Church of Peoria or Peoria Christian School.Betty's memorial website and online condolences may be accessed at www.ClaryFunerals.com.