Elizabeth “Betty” Dees, 79, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, in Herrin Hospital. Shw was a secretary at Christopher High School. Betty was a member of Coello Baptist Church. She was born Jan. 9, 1936, in Dowell, to Dorris and Helen (Probst) Hickman. Betty married Donald Dees and he survives of Coello. Survivors include children, John and Kimmy Dees of Coello, and Bryan Dees of Coello; grandchildren, Daniel Dees and Derek Dees and stepgranddaughter, Michele Dees; and brother, James Hickman of Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents. Betty’s wishes were to be cremated with no services.