A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday February 10, 2020 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Immediately following the visitation, a memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m.
Bette was born in Alton, Illinois on March 18, 1949 to Joe Tucker and Alberta (Lee) Tucker. Bette had one brother, Dennis and three sisters, Barbara, Shirley and Susan. Soon after high school, Bette was joined in marriage with her husband Kim E. Bartels and together they were blessed with two sons, Joseph and Kenneth. For many years Bette worked as a cosmetologist. This was something that she was very passionate about and became very talented with. Later in life Bette really enjoyed going to casinos with family and playing the slot machines. When she could, she also enjoyed the worship services at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Raymore, Missouri.
Bette was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Alberta Tucker; brother, Dennis Tucker; and sister, Barbara Moulder.
She is survived by her husband of over fifty-two years, Kim E Bartels; two sons, Joseph M. Bartels and Kenneth S. Bartels (Renee); two sisters, Shirley White (Terry) and Susan Krehbiel (Randall); seven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 310 Johnston Pkwy., Raymore, Missouri 64083.
Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278
