Betty Simpson Obituary

Betty Jolene Simpson
July 13, 1943 - February 15, 2021
Independence, Missouri - Betty Jolene Simpson, 77, of Independence, MO, passed away on February 15, 2021. Betty was born on July 13, 1943 in Kansas City, MO. She attended Ward High School and was a stay-at-home mother, after spending several years as an operator at Providence Hospital. Betty married Franklin D. Simpson – together, they enjoyed 11 years together. Betty was the most caring and giving mother; she sacrificed her life for her daughter, Kim. Next in her heart, was her Westie, Muffin; Betty didn't go anywhere she couldn't take her precious dog. Her house and yard were always spotless. She loved flowers, bingo, going to the boats, game nights with the McMullen and Paris families, with whom she was life-long friends with. Betty was always stylish, a great friend, and incredibly generous. She loved doing things for, and buying for, others, specifically from QVC, being a "Nana" to her grandchildren, nieces and nephews, family get togethers, gardening, and was a gifted seamstress, making elaborate costumes for her grandchildren at every opportunity. Betty was meticulous in tending to her yard that she spent her days perpetually picking up every stick and leaf in the yard; literally, EVERY stick and leaf. Betty is survived by her daughter and light of her life, Kim (Larry) Griffin; her three grandchildren Ryan, Paige, and Elijah Griffin; very dear, life-long friend, Meryl Christ; and her dog, Muffin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Genevieve (Shafer) Bondank; husband; stepchildren; and three sisters. A service will be held on Friday, February 19, 2021, at 6pm, at Speaks Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. She will be laid to rest at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, KS in a private interment service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arr: Speaks Chapel 816-373-3600)