Betty Mae Sallee

December 27, 1929 - July 17, 2019

Betty Mae Sallee, age 89 of Moline, KS passed away July 17, 2019 at Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan, KS. Betty was born December 27, 1929 in rural Chautauqua county to Clarence and Katie (Purkey) Knabe. She was raised in the Moline area with siblings George, Bonnie, Sue, Mary, Kathryn, and Martha. She graduated from Moline High School. On February 21, 1946, Betty married George Sallee. They made their home in Moline, KS raising 2 daughters, Jeanetta and Diana. They were happily married for 66 years until Georges passing in 2011. Betty retired as a Loan Manager, working for Exchange State Bank, later known as Intrust Bank for many years. Betty loved to dance, and her and George were members of the County Squares. She also loved to play cards and was in a Bridge club for many years. As a family, they loved to go to the lake, cook, have family gatherings, and would get together every holiday. Betty was very proud to have been a member of the Moline Baptist Church for 70 years. Betty is survived by: Daughters: Jeanetta Murphy of Moline, KS Diana Wilson and husband Mike of Caney, KS Grandchildren: Rachel Ware and husband Adam of Moline, KS Janelle Oxford and husband Mike of Winfield, KS Becky Kerr and husband Tyson of Moline, KS Adam Wilson and wife Amber of Moline, KS Jackie Gragg and husband Travis of Chautauqua, KS 15 Great-Grandchildren Sisters: Mary Riney of Denver, Co Kathryn Doshier of Wichita, KS Martha Cooley of Moline, KS Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband George, brother George, sisters Bonnie and Sue. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 10:30 am at the Moline Baptist Church in Moline, KS Betty will be placed in state for viewing Friday, July 19, 2019 from 12:00 – 4:00 pm at Countryside Funeral Home, Howard, KS Memorial contributions can be made in Betty’s name to the Moline Baptist Church and can be mailed to or left with the funeral home. Services entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, PO Box 1233, Howard, KS 67349