Betty Jean Geary

Betty was born April 23, 1928 in Kansas City, MO to Lloyd and June Williams; she lived in the Northland almost her entire life. She was a 1945 graduate of North Kansas City High School.

Betty proudly wore the badges of wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and homemaker. She was a friend to many.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, George W. Geary, her brothers, Earl Williams and Glenn Williams, and her sister, Sydney Mayo. She is survived by three children: William Geary (Janet Geary), Karen Geary (William Wells), and Cindy Haddix (David Haddix), all of Kansas City; six grandchildren: Matthew Geary (Dana Geary) of Prairie Village, Rachel Pederson (Steven Pederson) of Gladstone, Leni Wells (Travis McKay) of Seattle, WA, Lauren Haddix (Steven Wayne), Meredith Haddix, and Madeleine Neer (Elijah Neer) each of Kansas City; and five great grandchildren: Serenity Pederson, Connor Geary, Leah Geary, Ezekiel Neer, and Abraham Neer.

For over two and one-half years her family was expanded to include the extraordinary people caring for her in the Alzheimer Unit at the New Mark Care Center, in Kansas City, MO. It was further expanded to include the kind and caring spirits of Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care during her final year.

A graveside service was held at the White Chapel Cemetery.

Rather than flowers, Betty’s family suggests a gift to any local food pantry.