Betty Jean Walker

Betty Jean Walker, age 77, of Stover, passed away Thursday morning, January 25, 2018, at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover.  She was born June 8, 1940, in Stover, the only daughter of George Milton and Wilma Marriott Wilson.  On August 1, 1968, in Olathe, Kansas Betty was united in marriage to Thomas E. Walker, who preceded her in death February 7, 2015.  Betty was an accomplished seamstress, owning her own sewing shop, Walker Manufacturing in Versailles.  She also worked at Primo Pants, Factory, Peddigo Pants Factory and retired from Perry Manufacturing all located in Versailles.  Betty and Tom were known for their green thumbs, growing a bountiful garden behind their home in Stover.  For many years they raised thousands of tomato plants to sell to venders throughout the state of Missouri.  They also loved to dance, especially to music from the Big Band era.  However, Betty’s greatest joy came from spending time with, and caring for her family; which she did without hesitation whenever the need arose.  Betty is survived by three children, Wade Lee Hendrickson and wife Lorene of Ottawa, Kansas; Keely  Dawn Metscher and husband Jim of Macks Creek and Michael Thomas Walker and wife Heather of Stover; two step children, Lynn Anthony Walker and wife Sondra of Columbia and Carla Rae Hunter and husband Casey of Sunrise Beach; one brother, Jim Wilson of Stover; nineteen grandchildren, Lauren, Bailey, Brock, Blake, Lance, Eleanor, Victoria, Luke, Josiah, Mikah, Jonah, Meteah, Zach, Amber, Marissa, Kyle, Asia, Jeremy and Jacob, seven great grandchildren, Bentley, Cameron, Madlin, Benjamin, Jane, Alexander, and Cora.  In addition to her husband, Betty was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Harold Wilson.  Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 28, at the Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Home in Stover with Patrick Fryer officiating.  Interment will be in the Stover Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until service time at the funeral home on Sunday.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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