Betty Louise

Rayfield

Betty Louise Rayfield, daughter of the late George Loren Morris and Elsie Mae (Brooks) Morris, was born in Ellington, Missouri, on March 20, 1928. She departed this life at Loch Haven Nursing Home in Macon, Missouri, on February 28, 2023, at the age of 94.

On June 22, 1946, in Piggott, Arkansas, Betty was united in marriage to George William Rayfield and to this loving union four children were born. George preceded her in death on August 8, 2017. Betty was a member of the Lower Doe Run Missionary Baptist Church. She was the church secretary and treasurer for over 50 years. Betty enjoyed quilting, reading and making garden. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, five brothers, James Alfred Morris, John Vernon Morris, George Loren Morris, Daniel Joseph Morris and Nick Morris, and four sisters, Mildred Yancey Chilton, Virginia Kuntz, Jean Gore and Mary Henderson.

Betty is survived by one son, George William "Bill" Rayfield Jr. and wife Debra of Ellington, Missouri, three daughters, Wilma Maddox and husband Mark of Macon, Missouri, Wanda Grimm and husband Hadley of Macon, Missouri, and Roberta Cox and husband Charles of Rolla, Missouri, 15 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and one on the way, and one sister, Martha Combs of Ellington, Missouri. Betty will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Friday, March 3, 2023, 5-8PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Funeral: Saturday, March 4, 2023, 2PM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Minister: Pastor Melvin Meade

Burial: Morris Cemetery

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to Morris Cemetery

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri