Betty J. Morris

Betty Jane Morris, 89, passed away October 4, 2021, in Independence, Missouri. She left to join her husband of 55 years, Kenneth Ross Morris, who preceded her in death in 2005. Born in Sedalia, Missouri on December 29, 1931 to Carl Albert and Lillie Lee Bohon Spellmeyer, Betty grew up with her beloved sisters, Josephine L. Bailey and Margaret Spellmeyer, who preceded her in death.

Betty always had a special fondness for her hometown and graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1949. She was a member of Coventry Estates Baptist Church and had worked as a Social Security file clerk. Betty and Ross enjoyed many friendships, helping at the Palmer Senior Center and traveling. They also enjoyed hosting their entire family to the most delicious Thanksgiving meals with homemade pies and cornbread dressing. Betty always "read-up" and could be counted on to have thoughtful and creative ideas to help her family. Betty's focus was all about her family and she was the ultimate in sharing her love and concern and "Mama-Bear" protection for her family

. Betty leaves a wonderful legacy of love, generosity and example to her children Linda Comer (Mark, deceased), Pamela Hoskins, Barbara Sherberg, and Dean & Julie Morris. She was grandma to 14 - Clifton Comer (Holly), Natalie Woods (Troy), Valerie Braun (Moses), Steven Hoskins (Billie Jean), Rebecca Keith (Cheyenne), Andrea Cotter (Jack), Samuel Hoskins, Ben Daniels (Jennifer). Max Daniels (Alyssa), Regan Daniels, Phillip Morris, Renita Bell (Robert), Caleb Morris (Jeannie), and Kyle Morris (Janette). She was great-grandmother to 21 with one on the way - Lily, Davin, Emma, Isac, Brody, Stevie, Charlie, Cameron, Bronc, Ryder, Mason, Kennedy, Quinn, London, Mila, Aria, Ethan, Mara, Piper, Eowyn, Inara, and Baby Boy Bell on the way. Betty is survived by extended family including Tom Morris, Helen Morris, and Joyce Kennedy, and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Friday, October 8, 2021, at 10 a.m. at Newcomer's Noland Road Chapel, with graveside service following at 11 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Contributions in her memory and honor can be made to Crossroads Hospice.