Betty White

(From Parker Mortuary)

Betty Jane White, 88, passed away Monday, May 19, 2014 at her residence following an extended illness.

Betty was born December 07, 1925 to the late Charles and Edith Bliss Stowe in Bridge Port, CT. She was a homemaker most of her life, taking great care of her children and her husband.

She married Bill J. White on August 28, 1946 in Columbus, KS. They were very happily married for over 68 years together. Bill survives of the home.

Additional survivors include one daughter, Carol Matters and husband John of Joplin; three sons, Gary White and wife Debbie of Lee Summit, MO, Dan White and wife Gayle of Asbury, Dave White of Joplin; daughter-in-law, Kathy White; half-brother, Jammie Mass of CT; sister, Lita Ovesney of CT; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Betty is preceded in death by one son, Jack White and a sister, Virginia Sears.

Private family service will be held at a later date.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin, MO.