Betty Jo McClure

Betty Jo McClure of Cottonwood passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014. She was 86 years old. Betty was born on July 16, 1928 in Wichita, KS to Charles and Helen Turner. She attended Wichita Public schools and Bethany College in Lindsborg, KS before marrying Bruce McClure and becoming a homemaker. Betty and Bruce lived in Hutchinson, KS until 1967 when they moved to LaGrange, IL. They retired to Cottonwood in 1983. Betty enjoyed square dancing and was a member of the League of Women Voters. She belonged to church circles, bridge clubs, book clubs and Quilt Guild. She enjoyed any art class that she ever got the chance to attend. Betty enjoyed art, reading, fiber art and anything creative. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce McClure. She is survived by her son, Kevin McClure of Flagstaff and her daughter, Lucinda (Ralph) Taylor of Upland, CA, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Private family services will be held. An online guestbook is available to sign at www.westcottfuneralhome.com