Mildred Elizabeth (Bell) Rich, 97, of St. Joseph, MO, passed away September 1, 2021 at Vintage Gardens South in St. Joseph, MO.
A private graveside service for the immediate family will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Noyes Home for Children and may be left in the care of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
Internment has been entrusted to Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
Betty was born on July 5, 1924 in Louisville, KY to Hugh and Rebecca Bell. On March 18, 1946, she was united in marriage to William “Bill” Rich. They enjoyed 69 years together, living in St. Joseph, MO, and Oregon, MO. Betty was a beautician and loved her clients who became friends. She loved her family and her Church. She taught Sunday School for many years and was very involved in Prison Ministry. She and Bill traveled the world, with numerous trips and cruises.
Betty is survived by her son, Dr. Dave Rich (Penny); her daughter, Jan Rich (Doug); three grandchildren, Holly Godfrey (Jim), Amy Espinoza (Raul), and Corey Rich (Bess); seven great-grandchildren, Pryor, Will, Mac, Maryn, Lucia, Oliver and Ava.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.
The family would like to express deep gratitude to Freudenthal Hospice, Freudenthal caregivers, and all the Vintage Garden South staff where she and Bill called home.
Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
