Betty Pearl Wolcott

Betty Pearl Wolcott
Betty Pearl Wolcott, of Ludlow, Missouri, passed away on November 30th, 2023, at Morningside Center, Chillicothe, Missouri. Born on January 10th, 1927, Betty spent 96 wonderful years spreading joy to all around her. A comfort to many and a joy to all, most of her time was spent taking care of her family, her friends, and her community.
Betty was born on January 10th, 1927, in Chula, Missouri, the daughter of C. Kenneth Siegrist and Garnett Kriner. She worked in a military factory in California during World War II; one of the famous Rosie the Riveters. After the war, she moved back to Chillicothe, Missouri, where she met her husband, Edwin Lee Wolcott, who she married April 25, 1948.
She was an active member of the Ludlow United Methodist Church, as both a Sunday school teacher, Sunday school superintendent and a member of the adult choir. She was also a member of the Ladies Aid Society of Ludlow.
Survivors include one son, Steve Wolcott and wife Debra of Smithville, four grandchildren, Kate, Emily, Maggie and Abby, along with 9 great grandchildren, and a sister, Mary McElroy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Wolcott; her parents, C. Kenneth Siegrist, Garnet Kirkendoll and Stepfather, Robert Kirkendoll; sister, Caroline Kirkendoll Cadaro, and brother, Donal Siegrist.
A scheduled visitation will be held at Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri, on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., followed by a short service at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be held at Monroe Cemetery, Ludlow, Missouri. In lieu of flowers the family would suggest memorial contributions to the Ludlow Community Church and/or Southwest R-I School District and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, Missouri 64601. Online condolences may be made at www.lindleyfuneralhomes.com .
Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri.