Betty Pritchett

Betty Pritchett, 82, of Independence, MO, departed for her heavenly home on Sunday, November 4, 2007 at Carmel Hills Living Center, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 8, 2007 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel. Interment in Mt. Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Summit Springs Baptist Church, 4963 B NE Goodview Circle, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064.
Mrs. Pritchett was born Betty Frances Ross in Independence, MO on September 3, 1925 to Fred and Dorothy (Stoneking) Ross. She was a lifelong area resident and a member of Summit Springs Baptist Church. She married Methodist Reverend Gordon Pritchett on June 13, 1954. She was a dedicated, and very active, minister’s wife at Mt. Calvary Methodist Church located in Independence, MO. Mrs. Pritchett had a tremendous love for animals, particularly dogs, and for young people of all ages. She supported animal rescue organizations and she taught both Young Adult Sunday School and Awanas classes. She was a huge advocate of spreading the gospel and supported world missions. Her love for her fellow man and for the Lord led her to be a community volunteer in a local food pantry as well as other such selfless giving. She was also active in the Republican Party as a telephone volunteer and she went door to door for various issues. Her employment history included the Inter-City Press and the Credit Bureau where she worked as a supervisor for many years. Mrs. Pritchett was always an exemplary employee and she truly lived her life for Christ. All that were blessed to know her, quickly grew to love her. She never knew a stranger.

Mrs. Pritchett was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Gordon Pritchett in 1978, her parents Fred and Dorothy Ross in 1986 and 1993 respectively, and her sister Anne Ross Balhuizen in 1996. Survivors include her brother, Donald Ross of Independence, MO, her brother-in-law Dr. John Balhuizen of North Kansas City, MO, her nephew John R. Balhuizen of Prairie Village, KS and his two children, Sarah Balhuizen of Overland Park, KS, and Joshua Balhuizen of Lenexa, KS, her niece and husband Laura and Bob Pegg of Flower Mound, TX and children Christopher Boutiette of Kansas City, MO, Daniel Boutiette of Lewisville, TX, William Pegg and Robert Pegg IV, both of Flower Mound, TX. She is also survived by many friends and acquaintances. Mrs. Pritchett was a loving and dedicated daughter, sister, wife and aunt. We will miss her terribly and look forward to seeing her once again in heaven.