Betsy Jo (Hutchinson) Brooks, 87, passed away January 13, 2022. Betsy was born March 31, 1934 to parents Glen and Gertrude (Carlton) Hutchinson in Osceola, IA. Betsy was a graduate of Fulton, MO high school. She met and married William Cross in 1953, and they had two children together. Later in life Betsy remarried Dean Brooks and they spent time doing many outdoor activities such as fishing and camping together. She also enjoyed reading and crocheting.
She is predeceased by her parents; first husband; second husband; youngest daughter, Tracy; sister, Patsy; son-in-law, Larry Boone; and granddaughter, Amity Weddle.
Betsy is survived by daughter, Trudy Boone; step-daughter, Deanna Weddle; grandchildren, Bryon (Robin) Boone, Andy Boone, Jennifer (Janson) Hammontree, Sean Hoch, Jackie (Jeff) Harvey, and Keith Weddle; great-grandchildren, Emma, Eve, Luke, Evan, Cooper, Berklie, Dane, Josie, Donovan, and Mason.