Bette Jean Plummer

Bette Jean Plummer

Bette Jean Plummer

1931-2017

Bette Jean Plummer, 85, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away at a local care facility February 8, 2017.

Bette was born April 18, 1931 in Burlington Junction, Missouri to Glenn and Ima (Surplus) Williams. She was a graduate of the Maryville High School and attended Northwest Missouri State University. Bette was the Deputy Recorder of Deeds at the Maryville Court House and also worked for the Tootle Lacy Bank in St. Joseph.

She was an active member of Ashland United Methodist Church and their Bible Study, Alpha Sigma Alpha and past president of PTA.

Bette married Rex L. Plummer on April 3, 1953 in Maryville, Missouri. He preceded her in death on July 6, 1993. She was also preceded by her parents and one sister, Helen Huls.

Survivors include her daughter Joan Burton (Mark), three grandchildren, Jeffrey (Tara) Burton, Michael (Abby) Burton and Maggie Burton (Lucas); great-granddaughter, Autumn Zimmerman; two sisters, Joan Williams and Shirley (Art) Hendrickson and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside Services and Entombment 2 p.m. Monday at Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.

The family suggests memorials to Ashland United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice.