Betty Dewitt

(From Fohn Funeral Home)

Betty Sue Dewitt of Washburn, Missouri went to join her Lord and Savior Saturday, August 12, 2023 at the age of 94. Today we rejoice that she is once again whole. There is no more pain, lack of sight or hearing.

She was born on July 11, 1929 in Hereford, Texas to Perry Alfred Patterson and Hattie Belle (Branch) Patterson. She had one older brother, Perry, and two younger brothers, Paschel and Preston. After living in Texas and Armijo, New Mexico her family came to McDonald County in 1943 when she was 14 years old.

There she met the love of her life, Vernon Dewitt and they married on September 30, 1946. Soon after, they purchased their farm in Crackerneck Hollow where they farmed and were blessed with two little girls, Verna Sue and Barbara Lee.

In 1954 they moved to Hobbs, New Mexico and were blessed with another baby girl, Patricia Ann. There they raised their family. Betty was a homemaker, Sunday School teacher, a girl scout leader, and sold Avon while Vernon worked in the oil fields. Any time that the rig was down in the summer they would pack up and come to Missouri so they could help their parents with their gardens and putting up hay.

In 1969 they moved back to Missouri and built their home in Crackerneck. Betty and Vernon always had a large garden that they gladly shared. Many of their grandchildren learned to drive in the fields of Crackerneck. She was again a Sunday School teacher and Vernon became a deacon at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She took piano lessons so she could help out when needed at the church. She also took painting lessons that she really enjoyed and became quite good. Later in life Betty was the caregiver for her mother, her mother-in-law, her husband, and then her father.

Betty leaves behind three daughters, Sue Burrows, Barbara Elkins (Charlie), and Patricia Roper (Doug). She had seven grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She was the beacon of light that brought the family back home and it didn’t matter how many came at the same time, she was happy to see them all. She taught her children compassion, moral values, and to be a servant to others.

 

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Monday, August 14, 2023 at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Services will be held 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Washburn, Missouri. Brother Keith Henson will conduct the services. Burial will be at Roller Cemetery in Washburn.

A special thanks to Julie Kuhnert of Compassus of Monett for her kindness. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Roller Cemetery in memory of Betty.