Betty was born on July 17, 1928 in Papillion, Nebraska to Adolph and Anna Olsan. She married Morgan Baskett on December 25, 1951. Betty was a member of Memorial Baptist Church and worked as a housekeeper.
She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brother James Olsan. She is survived by her son Morgan Jr. and his wife Carol, siblings; Bessie Gilmore, Loyd Olsan, Viola Bailey and Harold Olsan.
A visitation will be held at Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W, Columbia, MO. from 10am - 11am, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 with a Funeral service to follow at 11am.
Memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 2609 East Broadway, Suite #119, Columbia, MO 65201.