Betty Lane

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Betty Jean Lane, 87, of Neosho, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026. She was born on October 14, 1938, in Maryville, Missouri, to Ferdinaud McGrane and Hattie (Herschlag) McGrane. Betty was a long-term resident of the Neosho community, where she made her home and built a life surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones.

Betty was a proud graduate of Neosho High School. She went on to work for Walmart in Neosho, beginning at the very first Walmart location in town and eventually working as a sales associate at all three Neosho locations throughout her career.

Betty was a woman who believed in hard work, community, and family. She was honored as the American Business Women’s Association Woman of the Year, recognizing her dedication and accomplishments. She was also a member of the Widow-to-Widow group, where she found friendship and fellowship with others who understood the journey of loss.

Betty had an entrepreneurial spirit and took great pride in building her own businesses, including Lanes Mini Storage and Lanes Ornamental Iron. She enjoyed seeing her hard work grow and flourish.

Betty also had a generous heart and took great pride in helping others. She especially enjoyed assisting with the Food Basket Brigade, helping provide food to those in the community who were less fortunate. Giving back and helping others was an important part of who she was.

Betty loved spending time with her family and friends. She especially treasured the time she spent with her sister, JoAnn, and enjoyed going to the casino. She also cherished the years she spent with her beloved husband, Jerry, and the life they built together.

Betty was united in marriage to Jerry Dean Lane, who preceded her in death in May 2007. Their time together was filled with memories that Betty held close to her heart.

Betty is survived by her daughter, Carman and husband Jerry Williams; her sons, Larry Lane and wife Loretta, and Terry Lane and wife Mandi, all of Neosho, Missouri. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Dustin Lane, Jacob Lane, Colby Lane, Paige Lane, Tucker Lane, and Landon Lane; and her great-grandchildren, Owen Lane, Porter Lane, Kylie Lane, Jacelyn Lane, Jaylei Lane, Oaklynn Yarrow, Mason Lane, Emerson Yarrow, and Saylor Lane.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ferd and Hattie McGrane; her husband, Jerry Dean Lane; her sisters, JoAnn Daniels and Maxine Taylor; and her brothers, Jerry McGrane and John McGrane.

Betty will be remembered for her strong work ethic, independent spirit, generous heart, and devotion to her family and community. She leaves behind a legacy built through hard work, kindness, service to others, and the love she shared with those around her. Her memory will live on through her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the many people whose lives she touched throughout her years in Neosho.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Clark Funeral Home in Neosho. Graveside services will be Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at Oakwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Neosho Public School Lunch fees, in care of Clark Funeral Home, P.O. Box 66, Neosho, Missouri 64850.