Betty Jean Lowder, age 86, long time Wellington resident, passed away early Tuesday morning, May 17, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Wellington. Betty was a homemaker.

Betty Jean Lowder was born on June 12, 1929 in Dill City, OK to Theodore Browning and Minnie (Feland) Browning.

She married Virgil E. Lowder on November 25, 1946 in Winfield, KS.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Virgil; daughter, Susie Stover; one brother; and two sisters.

Survivors include two daughters, Cindy Green and her husband Denny of Wellington, KS, and Carolyn Gallemore and her husband David of St. Louis, MO; six grandchildren, Cristin (Jay) Peetoom of Argonia, KS, Eric (Rachel) Lansden of Wellington, KS, Dave (Christie) Gaddie of Argonia, KS, Jason (Lisa) Gaddie of Wellington, KS, Ryan (Kelli) Gallemore of St. Louis, MO, and Scottie (Ben) Eastman of St. Louis, MO; 17 great grandchildren, Toni Peetoom, Davi Peetoom, Devon Peetoom, Jaci Peetoom, Ben Peetoom, Hunter Gaddie, Faith Gaddie, Marlee Gaddie, Peyton Lansden, Evan Lansden, Stephanie Moore, Jackson Gallemore, Sam Gallemore, Henry Gallemore, Max Eastman, Kingsley Eastman, and Mason Eastman; and three great great grandchildren.

In honoring Betty's wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Frank Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.