Betty L. Wilkinson, 61, Independence MO, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2003, at Independence Regional Health Center. Visitation will be 6-8:00 pm Monday July 21, 2003 at Speaks Midtown Chapel. Services will be 10:00 am Tuesday July 22, 2003 at the chapel with burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Greater KC Div, 6800 W. 93rd St. Overland Park ,KS 66212-1461. Betty was born August 30, 1941 to William and Beulah (Ballew) White in Independence, MO. Betty is survived by her husband of 44 years, William Wilkinson of the home, daughters Glenda LaMastres, Tonja Jelinek (Gary), Nycki Mareda (Ron), Anita Durham (Tom) and son William Wilkinson Jr. all of Independence, MO; grandchildren Christopher LaMastres, Gary William Jelinek, Amber Kay Jelinek, Michael, Brandon and Ryan Mareda, Ashley and Kayla Durham, sister Wanda Maxwell of Chanute, KS, brother Jim White of Smithville, MO and sister Deborah Berry of KS; a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Online condolences may be left at www.speakschapel.com. (Arrangements: Speaks Midtown Chapel)