Betty
Lou Shanks ,82, of Gower, MO, formerly of Rushville, MO died Tuesday,
June 28, 2011 at the Gower Convalescent Center, Gower, MO.
Betty
Lou was born on Oct. 1, 1928 in Madison, KS. She was the daughter of
Gordon and Clara Bell (Chapin) Morgan. She graduated from Rushville High
School in 1946. Betty worked as a pharmacist assistant for over 16
years for the C.D. Smith Drug Co, St. Joseph, MO. She enjoyed going to
auctions, antique sales, collecting salt and pepper shakers, and
visiting with friends and neighbors
She was married to Herman
Shanks in 1964. Mr. Shanks preceded her in death in 1986. Survivors
include a son: LeRoy (Juliene) Faris, Edgerton, MO, Her parents and
husband preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM
Thursday, June 30th, 2011 at the Sugar Creek Christian Church, with
Rev. Keith Hoover officiating. Burial will follow in the Sugar Creek
Cemetery, Rushville, MO.