ELIZABETH “BETTY” MAY WILSON

Elizabeth “Betty” May Willson, 89, of Monett passed away on Sept. 21, 2024. She was born in Marion, Ind. on May 30, 1935; the daughter of William K. and Irene (Cooper) McIver.
She married John Newton Willson on June 8, 1952, in Siloam Springs, Ark. and they moved to Neosho in 1961, where the lived until relocating to Monett in 2018.
She partnered with her husband in his pastoral activities, providing administrative support for his longstanding Bible correspondence ministry to prisoners and playing piano for multiple churches. She also supported local animal shelters and never turned away a hungry stray (dog, cat, raccoon, possum, or others).
She is survived by one son, Mark Willson and wife Wendy; four daughters, Leah, Anna, Paula, and Sarah Willson; four grandchildren, Aaron Willson, Alayna (Chris) Roy, Abby (Ryan) Kaping, and Aileen (Joshua) Nelson; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, John; her parents; two brothers, William McIver, Jr. and Richard McIver; and an infant grandson, Adam Lee Willson.
A memorial service was held on Oct. 2, at Buchanan Funeral Home in Monett followed by interment at Roller Ridge Cemetery in Gateway, Ark.