Bettie K. Loyd daughter of the late Ola Katherine Santhuff Barnes and William Ervin Barnes was born at Redford, Missouri, on December 13, 1941. She departed this life at her residence in Ellington, Missouri, on May 25, 2017, at the age of 75.
On December 24, 1958 in Ellington, Missouri, Bettie was united in marriage to Bob Loyd and to this union six sons were born. Bettie was a member of the Redford Baptist Church and the Gideon's Auxiliary. She enjoyed crocheting purses and quilt tops, making doll clothes and sewing. Bettie also enjoyed listening to and playing blue grass music, visiting with people at yard sales, gardening and going to church. Bettie's greatest joy was spending time with her family.
Bettie was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Eugene Barnes, Jesse Richardson "JR" Barnes and Richard Barnes, one great-grandchild, Carter Mae Loyd, two step-brothers, Donnie Dement and Johnny Paul Dement.
Bettie is survived by her husband Bob Loyd of Ellington, Missouri, six sons, Ray Loyd and wife Debra of Ellington, Missouri, R.E. Loyd and wife Gwen of Bunker, Missouri, Rick Loyd and wife Chastity of Centerville, Missouri, Edward Loyd and wife Tracy of Redford, Missouri, Steven Loyd and wife Debbie of Ellington, Missouri, Joe Loyd and wife Gina of Centerville, Missouri, 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, one brother, Herman Troy Barnes and wife Kay of Ellington, Missouri, one sister, Bobbie May Garza of Houma, Louisiana, two step-sisters, Hope Bowles and Helen Campbell, and seven step-brothers, Sherman, Edward, Charles, David, George, Richard and Mike Dement. Bettie will be deeply missed by her family and many friends who will mourn her passing.
Visitation: Monday, May 29th 5 to 8 PM
Funeral Services: Tuesday, May 30th 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home
Ministers: Pastor, Mike Brown and Pastor Pat Pyles
Burial: Morris Cemetery
Pallbearers: Ray, R.E., Rick, Edward, Steven, and Joe Loyd.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: Baptist Children's Home