Betty Lee Denny Hornbeck

Betty D. Hornbeck, 89, of Belton, MO, passed away November 18 in Belton, MO. Betty was born in Kansas City, MO, to Andrew and Ruth Denny. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 36 years, Billy; her brothers Eugene and Jack Denny; her sisters, Louise Blauvelt, and Carolyn Foster; and her son Roger.

Betty grew up in Kansas City before moving to El Dorado Springs, MO, in high school. She met her future husband, Billy, in Stockton, MO. They were married in 1949, and moved back to Kansas City, MO, to raise their family. Billy and Betty attended all their sons’ sporting events through high school, and never missed one of Roger’s college football games at Baker University. Betty loved her job at AT&T, where she retired after 34 years (1954-1988). Once her grandchildren grew up, she enjoyed attending all their sporting events including baseball, football, wrestling, softball, basketball, and even track meets. In her spare time, Betty was in a bowling league, enjoyed reading, and loved spending time with her family. She always put her children and grandchildren first. Betty will lovingly be remembered as a stubborn, selfless, little lady, with a fierce love for her family.

Betty is survived by sons Roy Eugene (Harrisonville, MO) and Robert (Belton, MO); 6 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren; her sister Ruthie Cochran (Bill); and her brother Gerald Denny (Dorothy).

A Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 15th, 10am-12pm. As Betty chose to be cremated, a graveside service has not yet been scheduled.