Birth date: May 1, 1931 Death date: Jan 17, 2015
Betty Jean (Wilson) Buckner, age 83, peacefully passed away in Chanute, KS on Jan. 17, 2015. Betty was born on May 1, 1931 in Independence, KS; the daughter of Loras and Rena (Cook) Wilson. Betty was raised here in Chanute and at Read Obituary
I am a stepgrandchild of Betty's (Donna's stepdaughter). What I remember most about Betty is how welcome she made me feel with her family and in her home.
As a child, I thought it was so special that she gave me and my sister Christmas gifts right along with her other grandchildren. I still remember the earrings
and necklace she gave me. Her generosity lives on. From our hearts - Gayla, Joel, Vox and Aster Mullins
Donna, Nancy and Janny - I remember Aunt Betty as a very calm person with an even voice and you all as always laughing and having a good time. Even later on when I saw you at Grandma Buckner's birthday party and then her funeral - your lives were filled with smiles and laughter. I think this must be a testament to your mother - may she rest in peace. Love you cousins - Christina
Dear Girls,
I came into your lives before Janny and my Sherry had been born. Donna and Nancy were infants. I still remember Donna Jo's birthday, August 17th. I hung around your folks house I believe to watch Donna and play with Nancy until I had my first born.
Over the years I saw your Mother as a stable light in the lives of her loved ones.
Her brothers were both my friends -Robert was a classmate and Kenny a year younger than I. Through Betty I met her folks also. Robert's wife, Neva, is a year or so younger than I but I had known her ever since I was in grade school- we lived in the same neighborhood and attended the same church there in Chanute. Please give my love to them and accept the love I feel for each of you. I am sorry you have lost your Mother knowing that loss is always difficult but comes to us when the time was right for your Mother.
Loving you from here,
Aunt Meryldee
Dear Cousins -
Donna, Nancy and Janny! I am so sorry for your loss. I have very loving memories of your Mother....I remember her as being kind and patient and very easy to be around. I remember she had a cool blue colored bathroom with fish on the wall...I like that! I am sorry for the sadness that this can bring. I remember you three sisters....Nancy seemed liked we were closest in age , you were so fun...such a bundle of happy energy and goodness - we must have had fun together. Donna, I think you were the closest thing I ever had to a big sister - I would love to have known you better. You seemed calm and knowing so I looked up to you. I wonder if you are like that now! Janny....I still think of you as Janny and not Janice...I remember you best as funny and quirky...with a good sense of humor and a lot of spark! Thank you for being such cool cousins. Of all my cousins the three of you are who I remember with the most detail! it is really too bad that we did not get more time to be together...it would have been nice.
all blessings to you all,
with love,
Sherry Buckner
