Bettie Kay Wadlow, 79, Vienna, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Maries Manor in Vienna.
She was born Oct. 22, 1939, in Arnold, a daughter to the late George and Katherine (Hunter) Boas.
Bettie was a 1957 graduate of Herculaneum High School in Herculaneum.
She was united in marriage to Floyd “Dick” Wadlow, April 12, 1958, in Kimmswick. He preceded her in death Aug. 30, 2013.
Bettie worked as an executive secretary for a shipping company in St Louis. She was of the Catholic faith and a member of the T.O.P.S. organization.
Bettie enjoyed sewing, reading, working crossword puzzles and most importantly spending time with her family.
Bettie is survived by two daughters, Peggy Cramer and her fiancé Eric Marshall and Vicki Sandbothe and her husband James, all of Vienna; eight grandchildren, Jamie (William) Alexander, Joshua (Rachel) Sandbothe, Jason (Tara) Becker, Elizabeth (Keith) Overstreet, Christopher (Jacky) Becker, Bettie (Jeff) Heniff, Sherry (Bobby) Coffman and Steven “Casey” (Amber) Wadlow; 17 great grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Anna Wadlow of Cuba.
In addition to her parents and spouse of 55 years, Bettie was preceded in death by one son, Floyd Stephen Wadlow; one granddaughter, Rylie Wagner; two brothers, Bob Boas and Tom Boas; as well as one sister, Jeanette Horrell.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, at the Visitation Parish Cemetery in Vienna with Fr. Matthew Flatley officiating.
Expression of sympathy are suggested to be of the donor’s choice.
The family wishes to give special thanks to Maries Manor and to Hospice Compassus for the exceptional care given to Bettie.
