Betty Knight

Betty Knight obituary, Carrollton, MO

Betty Knight

Betty Knight Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bittiker Funeral Homes, LLC - Carrollton on Jul. 7, 2025.

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Bette Knight, age 100, of Osage Beach, Missouri passed away on June 22, 2025 at her home, surrounded by family. She was born on May 15, 1925 in Lebanon, Missouri; a daughter of late Richard R. and Clella (Rippy) Allen.
Bette is survived by a daughter, Carol Sowers; grandchildren Candy Cowherd, Cindy Ross (Rick), Cathy Evans, Stephanie Hayes (Anna Wright), Mitch Sowers, Holly Hulett (Jason), Wendy Sowers; and 11 great grandchildren; and two sons-in-law Jim Oglesbee and Gary O 'Neal.
Bette was preceded by her parents; husband Clark Starnes, husband Warren Knight; two daughters Judy Oglesbee, Pamela O'Neal; a son Ronny Starnes; sister Pat Fife; and a brother Stanley Allen.
Graveside services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday July 12, 2025 at Carroll Memory Gardens in Carrollton, Missouri.

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