Betty Calhoun (Mansfield)'s Obituary
Betty Jo Calhoun, the daughter of Rex and Jewell Moody Baty, was born December 11, 1927 in Norwood, Missouri, and departed this life December 24, 2010 in Rocky Ridge Manor in Mansfield, Missouri at the age of eighty-three years and thirteen days.
She was united in marriage to Bob Calhoun on November 15, 1958 and he preceded her in death on March 17, 1987. She was also preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Betsy Ann Reberry; step-son, Terry Calhoun; nephew, Willie VanEaton; niece, Marty Merrot; father- and mother in-law, Clinton and Martha Calhoun; and brother-in-law, Bill Calhoun.
Betty is survived by two sons, David Reberry and his wife Cindy of Wilmington, North Carolina, and Rick Calhoun of Mansfield, Missouri; a daughter, Karen Olive and her husband Marvin of Macomb, Missouri; a step-daughter, Janie Lund of Moberly, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Sarah Vanderlugt and her husband Paul of Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, Janae` Reberry of Wilmington, North Carolina, Cheryl Calhoun, Doug Calhoun, Chasity Dugger and her husband Ricky and Brandon Olive all of Mansfield, Missouri, Scottie Reynolds of Moberly, Missouri and T.J. Calhoun of Marshfield, Missouri; seven great-grandchildren, Taylor Reberry and Jackson Vanderlugt of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, Daniel and Samantha Calhoun, Colby and Allie Dugger all of Mansfield, Missouri and Ashley Calhoun of Manes, Missouri; four sisters, Lucille Archer and her husband Ed of Quincy, Illinois, Pearlee Willbanks and her husband Tom of Seymour, Missouri, Wanda VanEaton and her husband Woody and Diane Shaw all of Mansfield, Missouri; one brother, Jerry Baty and his wife Mary of Mansfield, Missouri; brother-in-law, Carl Calhoun and his wife Carolyn of Ava, Missouri; sister-in-law, Donna Calhoun of Mansfield, Missouri and a host of nieces and nephews other relatives and friends.
Betty’s life revolved around her family. She loved being with her family and enjoyed cooking for them anytime. She loved her grandchildren dearly and wouldn’t let anyone get onto them without her getting onto you. She was a strong woman who had many health issues the last twenty-five years and she fought them to the end.
In her spare time she enjoyed working out in the yard or in the flower garden. She loved going out to eat, yard sales or just sitting in her swing enjoying the outdoors. Holidays were very special to her and she was a very talented lady who could make her home so beautiful.
Betty was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. We celebrate her life and accomplishments and will cherish the wonderful memories she has created for her family and friends.
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