Betty Lou Jenkins, age 44, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 14, 2024. A visitation for Betty will be held Friday, June 21, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at McGilley & Hoge Johnson County Memorial Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, Kansas 66204, followed by a celebration of life at 4:00 PM.
Betty was born on March 15, 1980 in Mariposa, California. She was an eclectic hobbyist, with hobbies ranging from nail art to creating crochet masterpieces, such as her well-known snowflakes, that she learned from her grandma. Betty valued education and always pursued furthering her knowledge, leading her to earn her Associate of Arts degree. This was not just for her, the pursuit of higher education was for the betterment of her children. Betty was also a fan of the fantastical otherness found in the countless books she read. Some of her favorite authors such as Stephen King, George R.R. Martin and John R.R. Tolkien. She loved writing and went on to write some short stories as well. Betty greatly enjoyed the outdoors, taking in so many opportunities to bask in nature, as she could. It goes without saying, Betty loved her family and happily spent as much time as she could with them.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Jackie Jenkins; her mother, Jodie Henderson; and her angel twins.
Betty is survived by her husband, Neil Ansell; daughters, Zoe Lewis and Joley Lewis; and sister, Nikki West.
Rest in peace.
