In Remembrance Of

Betty Rose (Bishop) Keown

Betty Rose Keown, 83, of Smithville, MO passed away, Thursday, November 1, 2012.

She was born on March 18, 1929 to George and Lela Lenora (Lewis) Bishop in Kansas City, MO where she grew up and attended school. Betty attended Penn Valley College and received her R.N. Degree.

Betty worked at the University Hospital in Kansas City and Spelman Memorial Hospital in Smithville, and retired in 1988.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Smithville.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Raymond Mason, two daughters, Theresa Kyle and Lela Hammer.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Silverstein, Overland Park, KS, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and longtime companion, Charles Helwig.

Graveside Service: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 3rd at Smithville Memorial Cemetery.

Arrangements Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville.

In lieu of flowers Donations to St. Luke’s Hospice.

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  • joe pace

    mary so sorry for your loss you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers may you find comfort in knowing your mom is at peace with all of those who have gone before here

  • joe pace

    so sorry for your loss your family are in my prayers&thoughts at this time may your mom rest in peace with those who have gone on before her best regards joe pacen

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