Betty J. Dreas, 83 of South Sioux City, NE passed away Tuesday, August 14 , 2018 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, IA.Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, August 17 , 2018 at Mohr Funeral Home in South Sioux City, NE.Betty was born September 14 , 1934 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the daughter of Lester and Luella (Larson) Merchant. She grew up in Newcastle, NE and graduated from South Sioux City High School. She married Glen Dreas October 21 , 1953. Together they made their home in South Sioux City. Glen died October 27 , 1974. Over the years, Betty worked at Economy Market and The Corner Store in the Meat Departments, and retired from Security Land Title. Betty was an Antiquer. She loved going to flee markets and garage sales and enjoyed playing bingo. Survivors include 5 children, Cynthia Johnson of Sioux City, Connie (Curt) Ferdig of North Sioux City, SD, Glen A. Dreas of South Sioux City, Jeanne (Kurt) Kinlund of Tecumseh, NE and John Dreas of South Sioux City; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; grandson, Bryce Ferdig; 1 brother, Leroy Merchant and 2 sisters, Darlene Marmo and Donna Braaten.