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Betty Hurrelbrink Obituary

Betty Jo Hurrelbrink, age 70 of Flemington, MO, formerly of Lawrence, KS, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021, in her home. She was born June 13, 1950, in KS, to Melvin George and Ruth Elizabeth (Harper) Edmonds. She was united in marriage to Melvin Clyde Hurrelbrink October 28, 1974.

Betty was a very devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She never knew a stranger, and was always welcoming and had a kind word to say. She loved her family and had a place in her heart for all of them; she will be missed by all.

She is preceded in death by her parents; a grandson Milton Hurrelbrink; two sisters: Sharon Christian, and Patricia Frost; five brothers: Larry, Melvin Jr., Russell, Steve, and David Edmonds; and a sister in-law Delora Jane "Janie" Edmonds.

Betty is survived by her husband of 46 years Melvin Sr. of the home; three children: Wendy Kilgore and fiancée Jeramy of Flemington, MO, James Hurrelbrink and wife Susan of Brandon, FL, and Melvin Hurrelbrink, Jr. and wife Brandy of Lawrence, KS; four grandchildren: Ashley Adcox of Lawrence, KS, Lacey Johnson of OR, Alyssa Hurrelbrink of Lawrence, KS, and Tyler Hurrelbrink of Lawrence, KS; three great grandchildren: Brayden, Austin Jr., and Xander; two brothers: Dale Edmonds of Warsaw, MO, and Mark Edmonds of Lawrence, KS; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

There will be a celebration of life gathering held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel Bolivar, MO.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Feb. 24, 2021.

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