Betty was born in Chillicothe, MO to Envoi and Leona Stewart. She married Daniel Dodson in 1957 and established their home in Kansas City. Together, they blended their families and raised two children, David W. Tallant and Lucinda Harmon.
Betty was a dedicated member of Victory Free Will Baptist Church for over 45 years. Her passion was doll collecting, she became known in the Northland area for her quality dolls and her knowledge of the doll industry. Betty also held legendary garage sales. She was always looking for bargains and loved to buy and sell things. Her favorite holiday was Christmas. She decorated several trees in their home, hosted many Christmas parties and thoroughly enjoyed watching the family open the big piles of presents.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Daniel Dodson; her brothers Jim, Joe and Jerry Stewart and her step-daughter Lucinda Harmon.
Betty is survived by her son David W. Tallant (Carol); three grandchildren Daniel Tallant (Susan), Katrina Bernard (Joe) and Anita Harmon. She was also blessed with three great-grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren. She will be remembered and missed by loyal friend Vicki Lewis and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
The family would like to thank Crossroads Hospice for their efforts and care.
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