Betty Jean Shrout (Shields)

Betty Jean Shrout passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m., until service time Tuesday at the chapel. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to the Salvation Army or to the First Christian Church of Independence, MO. She was born to Glendon and Lillian Shields on September 20, 1926. She lived in Carrollton and Sweet Springs MO before moving to Independence in 1942. There she graduated from William Chrisman High School. She met DeWitt C. Shrout at First Christian Church where they were married on February 25, 1945. Betty was a faithful and active member of the First Christian Church for more than 75 years where she held several leadership positions in the Christian Women’s Fellowship including chairperson. She sang in the Chancel Choir for more than 50 years. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and delivered Meals on Wheels for many years. Betty was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and grandchild Michael Anthony. She is survived by her son Clint Shrout (Jun) and daughter Peggy Shrout Roe; grandchildren Brad Shrout, Amy Shrout, Jeff Shrout (Laurie), Chris Anthony (Jenn) and Melissa Russell (Ryan); and great grandchildren Bella, Tyler, Ellie, Connor, Ethan and Liam. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel (816) 373-3600)