Betty E. Barney, 79, of Chanute, Kan. passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones Friday, January 2, 2015, after bravely confronting a battle with lung cancer.
Betty was born June 28, 1935 in Arcadia, Kan. to Roland Sylvester and Phoebe (Foster) Alcorn. She grew up in Pittsburg, Kan. where she attended and graduated from Pittsburg High School.
Her grandchildren affectionately nick named her "firecracker" she was beautiful, smart, sassy, witty, and admired for her strength and determination. She was able to keep up with the best on the dance floor too. At age three she graced the cover of a postcard with her mother as they strolled along the Pittsburg, KS store fronts. She had many great friends and neighbors through her life time, giving us all priceless memories.
In 1951 she married Paul Dee Kennedy together having three children. Later they divorced.
Betty and Thomas Clair Spence were married in 1961 with three children. He preceded her in death on April, 27, 1989.
In 1990 Betty married John Henry Barney. He preceded her in death on December, 15, 2002.
Early on Betty was employed by Burlington Overall Factory before establishing a career in electronics as a quality control technician for Kustom Signals and Key's Electronics. She later retired from New Standard Printing Co. in 1990.
Betty enjoyed gardening, golf, travel, spending time with family and attending grandchildren's activities. She also had a lot of fun and fellowship together with John as they attended many Shriners functions together.
Countryside Funeral Home, Chanute, KS
Betty was born June 28, 1935 in Arcadia, Kan. to Roland Sylvester and Phoebe (Foster) Alcorn. She grew up in Pittsburg, Kan. where she attended and graduated from Pittsburg High School.
Her grandchildren affectionately nick named her "firecracker" she was beautiful, smart, sassy, witty, and admired for her strength and determination. She was able to keep up with the best on the dance floor too. At age three she graced the cover of a postcard with her mother as they strolled along the Pittsburg, KS store fronts. She had many great friends and neighbors through her life time, giving us all priceless memories.
In 1951 she married Paul Dee Kennedy together having three children. Later they divorced.
Betty and Thomas Clair Spence were married in 1961 with three children. He preceded her in death on April, 27, 1989.
In 1990 Betty married John Henry Barney. He preceded her in death on December, 15, 2002.
Early on Betty was employed by Burlington Overall Factory before establishing a career in electronics as a quality control technician for Kustom Signals and Key's Electronics. She later retired from New Standard Printing Co. in 1990.
Betty enjoyed gardening, golf, travel, spending time with family and attending grandchildren's activities. She also had a lot of fun and fellowship together with John as they attended many Shriners functions together.
Countryside Funeral Home, Chanute, KS
Betty E. Barney, 79, of Chanute, Kan. passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones Friday, January 2, 2015, after bravely confronting a battle with lung cancer.
Betty was born June 28, 1935 in Arcadia, Kan. to Roland Sylvester and Phoebe (Foster) Alcorn. She grew up in Pittsburg, Kan. where she attended and graduated from Pittsburg High School.
Her grandchildren affectionately nick named her "firecracker" she was beautiful, smart, sassy, witty, and admired for her strength and determination. She was able to keep up with the best on the dance floor too. At age three she graced the cover of a postcard with her mother as they strolled along the Pittsburg, KS store fronts. She had many great friends and neighbors through her life time, giving us all priceless memories.
In 1951 she married Paul Dee Kennedy together having three children. Later they divorced.
Betty and Thomas Clair Spence were married in 1961 with three children. He preceded her in death on April, 27, 1989.
In 1990 Betty married John Henry Barney. He preceded her in death on December, 15, 2002.
Early on Betty was employed by Burlington Overall Factory before establishing a career in electronics as a quality control technician for Kustom Signals and Key's Electronics. She later retired from New Standard Printing Co. in 1990.
Betty enjoyed gardening, golf, travel, spending time with family and attending grandchildren's activities. She also had a lot of fun and fellowship together with John as they attended many Shriners functions together.
Countryside Funeral Home, Chanute, KS
Betty was born June 28, 1935 in Arcadia, Kan. to Roland Sylvester and Phoebe (Foster) Alcorn. She grew up in Pittsburg, Kan. where she attended and graduated from Pittsburg High School.
Her grandchildren affectionately nick named her "firecracker" she was beautiful, smart, sassy, witty, and admired for her strength and determination. She was able to keep up with the best on the dance floor too. At age three she graced the cover of a postcard with her mother as they strolled along the Pittsburg, KS store fronts. She had many great friends and neighbors through her life time, giving us all priceless memories.
In 1951 she married Paul Dee Kennedy together having three children. Later they divorced.
Betty and Thomas Clair Spence were married in 1961 with three children. He preceded her in death on April, 27, 1989.
In 1990 Betty married John Henry Barney. He preceded her in death on December, 15, 2002.
Early on Betty was employed by Burlington Overall Factory before establishing a career in electronics as a quality control technician for Kustom Signals and Key's Electronics. She later retired from New Standard Printing Co. in 1990.
Betty enjoyed gardening, golf, travel, spending time with family and attending grandchildren's activities. She also had a lot of fun and fellowship together with John as they attended many Shriners functions together.
Countryside Funeral Home, Chanute, KS
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