Betty Ann Pritchett

Betty Ann Pritchett, 94, of Nevada, MO, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada.   Betty was born on September 12, 1929 in New Sharon, IA to Kermit Walker and Opal Ann (Moore) Neas.  She married Robert S. Pritchett, Jr. on October 10, 1946 and he preceded her in death on June 29, 2000.

    Betty came with her family to Sheldon, MO at a young age.  She attended Sheldon Schools and was a homemaker most of her life.  Betty enjoyed gardening and flowers, family gatherings, and being with her children and grandchildren.   She was a member of the First Baptist Church and O.E.S #53 both in Nevada.

    Survivors include, her son Kermit Pritchett (Ginger), Nevada; her daughter Annette Crews (Rick), Nevada; five grandchildren, Jenelle Forkner  (Steve), Metz, MO, Sheridan “Kermit” Pritchett (Kylie), Nevada, Park Pritchett (Lori), Mt. Vernon, MO, Manda Mae Pritchett, Olympia, WA, and Brandi Whitworth (Jake), Moundville, MO; numerous great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.; one sister, Sue Hinkle, Nevada; and numerous nieces and nephews.  In addition to her husband, Robert, she was preceded in death by one son, Kevin N. Pritchett, one grandson, Ricky Crews, and two infant brothers.

    Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, with Pastor Kevin Moyer officiating.  Interment will follow in Sheldon Cemetery, Sheldon, MO.    The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

    Those who wish may contribute in Betty’s memory to the American Heart Association, the Diabetes Foundation or St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

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