In Remembrance Of
Betty Belle (Hawkins) Thomas
Betty Belle (Hawkins) Thomas, 96, of Kansas City, passed away, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, January 23, 2018.
She was born on May 5, 1921 to Autry Allen and Eula (Jackson) Hawkins in Gower, MO where she grew up and graduated as Valedictorian in 1938 from Gower High School. Betty attended Chillicothe Business College in Chillicothe, Missouri.
On December 28, 1946 she was united in marriage to Burt J. Thomas. After their marriage they lived in Kansas City, where they made their home. Burt passed away on January 20, 2008.
Betty retired from the Federal Aviation Administration in Kansas City, MO. She was a loving friend, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, sister Louise Hawkins, grandson-in-law Nick Lane, and brother-in-law Dwain “Buck” Smith.
Betty is survived by children, David Thomas and Paula Ziegman, Omaha, NE, Beth Garrett, Kansas City, MO, and John and Ann Thomas, Prairie Village, KS; grandchildren Blake and Alistair Wandesforde, Chesley and Matt Kudlacz, Katie Lane, Luke and Lacey Garrett, David Thomas, Laura and Tom Hogan, Jane and Kevin Davidson and Mary Cate Thomas; great-grandchildren Louise, Gordon, Fred, Vera, Kate, Johnny, Thomas, Nick, Tyson, Annabelle and one on the way; sister Lora Dean Smith, Gower, MO; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 27th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower
Burial: Allen Cemetery, Gower.
Donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Gower, PO Box 110, Gower, MO 64454.
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Glenn Sheddrick
I was so terribly sad to learn of Betty’s passing. I was a neighbor for many years before moving to Los Angeles in 1988. I have returned to Missouri 2-3 times a year since then and would frequently stop by Betty’s for a visit. I last saw her this past summer. I always enjoyed our visits and am grateful for her long time friendship. Betty was truly a gem.