Betty Sue Bennett, 80, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025 at the Schuyler County Nursing Home.
Betty Sue was born February 8, 1944 in Winigan, Missouri to Wesley Ellis and Isabelle (Young) Ware. Survivors include: Three sons, Greg (Sheila) Leaton of West Virginia, Douglas Smith of Kirksville, and Jerry (Michealene) Smith of Norco, California; 7 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; one sister, Mary Lou (Jerry) Bowzer of St. Charles, Missouri. She was preceded in death by: Her parents; and husband, Bill Bennett.
Betty Sue grew up in Winigan on a turkey farm, graduating from Liberty High School in Browning, Missouri, Class of 1961. After graduation, she lived in Brookfield, Chicago, and then to Kirksville. She worked at the Kirksville Daily Express selling ads, while also being a homemaker on the farm. She then was a Watkins representative for many years.
Betty Sue enjoyed the farm life, gardening, the animals, and being outside.
A visitation for Betty Sue will be held 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon, Monday, February 10, 2025 at Ruschmeier-Smith Funeral Home in Green City, Missouri. A graveside will follow at 12:30 PM, at Price Cemetery, South of Winigan, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the family, and can be made payable to Ruschmeier-Smith Funeral Home.