Betty Jean Follmer

Betty J. Follmer 85, a 66 year resident of Buffalo, Kansas, died Saturday, May 24, 2008 at the Regal Estates in Independence, Kansas. She was born January 27, 1923 in Iola, Kansas , the daughter of Robert and Mabel (Burton) Shapel. She was a 1941 graduate of Iola High School. On May 3, 1942 in Chanute, she married William Charles "Bill" Follmer. He preceded her in death October 28, 2004. Betty spent her married life caring for her husband, raising her family and being a homemaker. She was a member of the Buffalo United Methodist Church and active in the United Methodist Women"s organization. Her Survivors include: Two sons: Gary L. Follmer of Independence, KS Glen E. Follmer of Wichita, KS One brother: Marvin Shapel of Canoga Park, CA Three grandchildren She was also preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Eunice Grasty and Cleta Shimshak; and one brother, Leonard Shapel. Funeral services will be held at 2:00P.M. on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at the Buffalo United Methodist Church with Rev. Cheryl and Rev. Don Martin officiating. Burial will be in the Buffalo Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the committal service at the church. A memorial has been established in her name with the Buffalo United Methodist Church and may be sent to the funeral home. Family condolences may be left on this website. Timmons Funeral Home, PO Box 168, Fredonia, KS 66736 is in charge of the arrangements.