Betty came to Vernon County with her family at a young age and attended Nevada schools. She was a homemaker most of her life. Betty was a past member of the Elks Does. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, crossword puzzles, and most of all being with her family – especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include two sons, Ed Barker and Sharon Duncan, Nevada, Bill Barker and his wife Linda, Nevada; three grandchildren, Travis Barker, Nevada, Casey Barker-Crews and her husband Jimmie, Nevada, Jessie Taylor, Nevada; several great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband Glen, she was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Raymond Shumaker; and one sister, Helen Young.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Deerfield Cemetery in Deerfield, MO with Pastor Roger Beach officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Ferry Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested in her memory to Vernon County Cancer Relief in c/o Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.
