Betty Jane Eller, 83 of North Richland Hills, TX and formerly of Columbia, died July 3, 2013. Born in Columbia on April 21, 1930, she was a daughter of the late George Koennecke and Florence Motte Koennecke. She was the valedictorian of her graduating class at Columbia High School and was a member of Fair Lawn United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her son, Cliff (Vickie) Eller of North Richland Hills, TX; daughter Terri (Virgil) Bowman of Newella, OK; sister, Gwen Henson of Columbia; grandchildren, Pamela (Jett) Andrews of Keller, TX; Matthew (Melody) Eller of Cannonsburg, PA; Jason and Jeremy Ferguson, Rickey Skinner all of Oklahoma City, OK; two great-grandsons, Easton Andrews and Brandon Ferguson; two great-granddaughters, Mattison Andrews and Brooke Ferguson.

A graveside service will be held at 11 o'clock Monday, July 8th at Fair Lawn United Methodist Church Cemetery with The Rev. Scott Bratton officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. Memorials may be made to Fair Lawn United Methodist Church, 9203 Wilson Blvd., Columbia, SC 29203.