Betty Jolene Simpson, 77, of Independence, Missouri, died Feb. 15, 2021.
She was born on July 13, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri. 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. 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 so meticulous in tending to her yard that she spent her days perpetually picking up every stick and leaf in the yard.
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, Feb. 19, 2021, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Speaks Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, Missouri, 64055. She will be buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Chapel)
Jolene was my sister-in-law I was married to sister Dorthy The youngest. We lived in Fl when we traveled to Kansas. Jolene and husband welcome with open arms. Her sister Dorthy passed in 2012.