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Betty George Obituary
Betty B. George, age 83, passed away April 6, 2013, in Port Charlotte, FL. Betty was born April 25, 1929, in Lawrence, KS., the daughter of Robert L. and Mayme Webster. She attended Lawrence schools and later worked for the Gas Company. She married Richard L. George on June 27, 1953. They were married for 59 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved traveling, bowling, and golf. Twice she was the golf champion at Lawrence Country Club. She was known by many for her sense of humor, smile, and generosity. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Norman Johnson.
Surviving is her husband, Richard L. 'Dick' George, her brother, Bill R. Webster, a son, Steven L. George and wife Eva, her daughter,1 Lynnie S. Kendrick and husband David, four grandchildren, Tyler, Sam, Joshua, and Patricia, and one great granddaughter, Madison.
No one can express our love for her nor our sorrow of her passing. The family will greet visitors on Saturday, April 13 from 10:30-11:30 at West Side Presbyterian Church. A memorial service will follow with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to West Side Presbyterian Church, 1024 Kasold Dr., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.
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Michelle Mailand
April 16, 2013
We send our thoughts and prayers to Bill, Steve and the entire George family during your time of sorrow and loss.
Peace to you all, Michelle, Grant, Mike and Nancy (Electric Supply)
B. Gardner
April 15, 2013
To the family of Mrs. Betty B. George. I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. George was blessed with 83 years of special mightiness. (Psalms 90:10) May your hearts be filled with joyful memories of time spent with her as you remember a life well lived. May the Hearer of Prayer bring you strength and peace in your time of sorrow.
April 13, 2013
Lynnie, David and boys I'm so sorry about the loss of your mother. Our hearts, prayers and thoughts are with you. Love, Coy and Donna
Angie Andrew
April 13, 2013
Dick, Betty was one of my favorite people here at the office! She will be missed. May God Bless you.
Mike & Kathy Green
April 12, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pam Mohler
April 12, 2013
Lynnie,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. She was one fantastic lady!! Her sense of humor was second to none. Please let me know if there is anything you need. I will be thinking of you and your family and your dad.
Pam
Linda Wiggins
April 11, 2013
Rest in Peace Betty,your smile will be missed!
To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die
John & Beverly Purcell
April 11, 2013
Extending deep and heart felt sympathy to you and your family.
With Loving thoughts,
Allen&Purcell Insurance Agency
April 11, 2013
I will miss Betty's wonderful smile and great personality, whether in the office or at the country club. She was a great lady and one of a kind.
Mark Praeger, MD
April 11, 2013
We will miss you so much
at the legion during our dances on Thursday evenings The angels will be singing to have this wonderful lady full of love and humor in heaven.
April 11, 2013
We will miss Betty so much at our
dances at American Legion. The angels
will be singing with her great love and
humor. Thinking of you all..she spoke
of you every week. Nancy and Warren
April 11, 2013
May the eternal light be with you
April 11, 2013
So very sorry to hear of Betty's passing. Much love to all the family. Dan Dover and Barbara Higgins-Dover
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