Betty Gay Moore Peters

Betty Gay Peters, 87, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 23, 2012. She will forever be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend. Betty was born on September 29, 1924 in Atchison, Kansas to Harry Otto and Iva Gay (Bathhurst) Moore and was the youngest of 10 siblings. She attended and graduated from Atchison High School. Her family always came first and she enjoyed them immensely. She was always at her best when surrounded by her family, and nothing gave her more pleasure in life than to help others in need. Betty loved to cross-stitch and make cross-stitch quilts. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert L. Peters, their beloved son Michael R. Peters, and daughter-in-law Linda Peters. Survivors include her children Sharion K. Hanson (Roger) of Lenexa, KS., Ronald D. Peters (Cathie) of El Dorado Springs, MO., David L. Peters of Paola, KS., and Marvin D. Peters (Pam) of Mound City, KS. Left behind to cherish her memory are her 10 grandchildren Shawn Gibbs (Megumi), Tanya Adams (Kory), Lana Leubbert ( Kenny), Rob Hanson (Debbie), Ryan Hanson, Kelly Showman (Mike), Stephen Hanson, Amber Peters, Zac Peters and Adam Peters. Betty is also survived by her 8 great grandchildren: Hunter, Isabella, Iain, Ben, Drew, Adain, Kadena and Ava. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2012 with the funeral services to follow at noon at the McGilley & Frye Funeral Home. Interment will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: National Kidney Foundation, 6405 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66202 or American Heart Association, 6800 W. 93rd St., Overland Park, KS 66212. Condolences may be offered at www.mcgilley-frye.com.