Betty was born May 31, 1930 in Marionville, MO to Alfred & Beulah (Pendleton) Mooneyham. She married Wilbur J. Nichols on Nov. 21, 1947 in Huginton, KS. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sherlyn J. (Nichols) Irwin & grandson, Jason C. Irwin.
Betty & Wilbur travelled all over the United States hunting, fishing & camping. She enjoyed crafting, photography & silversmithing. She worked for Sears & Roebuck Co. for 20 years.
Betty enjoyed being with her grandchildren, Tammy L. (Irwin) Stoecklein & Jason C. Irwin; great-grandchildren Dakota S. Stoecklein, Jackson M. Irwin, Indiana L. Stoecklein, Jonah M. Irwin, Arizona B. Stoecklein, Jordan T. Irwin, & Joseph S. Irwin. She is also survived by her brothers, Billy & Jerry Mooneyham.
Arrangements under the direction of McGilley & Sheil Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Kansas City, MO.