Betty Jean Webb, 91, of Baxter Springs died Saturday, July 3, 2021. She had lived in Baxter Springs for the past 28 years, after moving from her dream home along shoal creek, which was destroyed by the flood of 1993. Rather than rebuild for another flood, she and her husband Buddy moved to Baxter Springs. Always wanting to return, but remaining in Baxter Springs, she died with the longing in her heart to return to the home that her husband had built for them along the banks of Shoal creek.
Born in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma August 20, 1929, Betty was the daughter of Norval Hogard and Anna (Moody) Hogard. She had no siblings.
Betty and Leroy (Buddy) Carl Webb, of Galena were united in marriage February 24, 1946. He preceded her in death August 9, 2009. They were married 63 years. Betty worked in the home for several years before
Betty worked in the home for several years before taking a bookkeeping job with Triangle Oldsmobile in Joplin, Mo. After Triangle closed, she worked for Danny Stanley Ford, R&S Chevrolet, and Roper Pontiac. Spending 24 years in the automotive dealership business, she retired in 1993. She was a member of The Joplin Women’s Credit Union Club and the Joplin Business and Professional Women’s Club.
At home, Betty volunteered with Cub Scouts as a Den Mother, attended practically every baseball game that her sons played, worked for the March of Dimes and sold Avon. She was also involved with church, singing specials and teaching adult Sunday School when needed. When she passed away, she was a member of First Assembly of God in Baxter Springs.
There was nothing that she loved more than her family. She enjoyed spending time in the out-of-doors. She fished, hunted, camped, attended sporting events the boys were involved in and enjoyed picnics, family reunions etc.
Betty is survived by two sons, Dan Webb of Riverton and Bud Webb, (wife Charlene) of Grove, Okla.; two grandsons, Colby Webb (wife Amanda), of Riverton and David Webb (wife Kari), of Mustang, Okla. Nine greatgrandchildren, and three close cousins, Marsha, Ruby Anna and Maryellen also survive.
According to Betty, the most important thing in life was to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, accept Him as your savior, obey His Word and learn to love and forgive one another.
Funeral service will be at 10: a.m. Friday, July 9, at Derfelt Funeral Home, in Galena. Pastor Steven Bell will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, at Galena.