Betty Singleton, age 88 of Ozark, Missouri passed away Monday, May 1, 2017 in Mercy Villa, Springfield, Missouri. Betty was born March 2, 1929 in Roy, Missouri the daughter of Eugene Gott and Sally (Phillips) Gott. She was united in marriage to Jack Singleton on December 24, 1950. Betty was a teacher in a one room school and later worked at Lily Tulip in Springfield. She also owned three stores in the Battlefield Mall. Her favorite thing to do was to garden and take care of people. Betty faithfully attended and was a member of Sparta Church of Christ. Betty is survived by her husband, Jack; one brother, Wendell Gott; four children, Kevin Singleton and wife Debbie, Steve Singleton and wife Lynn, Tim Singleton and Tina (Singleton) Rodgers and husband Max; five grandchildren, Stacey Gibbons and husband Micah, Jeremy Singleton and wife Megan, Sally Moore, Travis Singleton and wife Brenna and David Rodgers; one great grandson (whom she adored), Garrison Singleton. Two special young men in her life were Quan Ngo and Thaddeous North Dunn, they were just part of her family to her. Of all the thousands of things she taught us, the main thing was love. Everywhere we go, we miss her. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, May 5, 2017 in Barnes Family Funeral Home with Ted Spencer officiating. Burial will follow at Union Grove Cemetery, Goodhope, MO. Visitation will be 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. Thursday evening in the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www.barnesfamilyfunerals.com.
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Ray and Fran Cunningham says
May 2, 2017 at 3:18 pmBetty was my(Ray) lifetime friend and also was my 1st grade teacher at the two-room Walnut Grove School south of Ava, Missouri. She was a wonderful person that we all loved. She will be missed by all that knew her. May God comfort the family during this time. Loved you, Betty. Ray Cunningham (formerly Ava, Mo.)
Gary Kester says
May 3, 2017 at 9:21 amWe have enjoyed visiting with Betty at the Four School Reunions in Ava and will surely miss seeing her.
Dale and Susie Stafford says
May 5, 2017 at 2:04 pmJack and family,
We are so sorry we did not know of Betty’s passing until this afternoon. She was a sweet and wonderful cousin of my mother, Winnie Stafford. Everyone will miss her smile and friendliness.