Betty E. Austin

Betty Evelyn Austin age 93 of Fredonia, died Friday, January 31, 2014 at her home. Betty was born on March 24, 1920 in Wichita, KS, the daughter of Oliver Emerson and Lona Colleen (Brown) Rogers. Betty was a graduate of Mt. Hope, KS the class of 1938. On April 20, 1939 in Andover, KS she married Neal Austin. Betty and Neil were married for 57 years until his death in 1996. Betty and Neal farmed and ranched around the Eureka and Severy area for many years, they then retired to the Independence area. After Neal’s death, she then moved to Fredonia. Betty worked alongside Neil on the farms and ranch while raising their children. They also owned and operated restaurants in the Severy area. Betty enjoyed working in their garden and making all of their meals from items raised on their farm. She enjoyed taking cattle to the American Royal Shows with her husband and attending rodeos. She enjoyed watching NASCAR and watching the Gaither’s on the gospel channel. She was known for always having cinnamon rolls and tapioca pudding ready for treats for her kids. Betty enjoyed going to the Stockyards on sale day and having lunch there. Most of all, Betty enjoyed being with her family. Betty is survived by: Six Children: Shirley Posch of Fredonia, KS Evelyn Driskel of Cherryvale, KS Wayne Austin of Potwin, KS Dale Austin of El Dorado, KS Karen Brown of Edge Water, FL Eldon Austin of Eureka, KS 22 Grandchildren, 43 Great Grandchildren and 12 Great-Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Neil, brother Malvern L. Rogers, and 4 grandchildren: Rita Campbell, Harold Posch, Dean Austin and Christopher Austin. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home in Fredonia with Pastor David Cavaness of the New Life Praise and Worship Church of Cherryvale. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time, with burial to follow at Southlawn Cemetery in Severy, KS. Memorials have been suggested to: Adopt-A-Family and or Macular Degeneration and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Services are entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 420 S. 20th St., P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736

Betty E. Austin

March 24, 1920 - January 31, 2014