Betty Jo Meese Thomas was born on September 28, 1927 in Long Beach CA. She moved to Springfield, Missouri in 1965. The Lord called her home at 1:15 PM July 13, 2021.

We could not have prayed for a better Mother, Grandmother or Great Grandmother.

Betty was survived by her loving daughter, Joletta Rose and husband Rickey Rose from Kearney, MO; seven grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.

Betty was a professional seamstress her entire life. Quilting was her passion after retiring.

She is proceeded in death by her husband, Bruce (BB) Byron Thomas; daughter, Jeanetta Gail Nowlin; son, Michael R. Nowlin and daughter, Debie Campbell.