Betty R. Dickens, Crane, MO, daughter of Noel and Ruby (James) Clinkenbeard, was born July 31, 1939 in Reeds Spring, MO and departed this life on October 5, 2020 at the age of 81.

Betty was a lifelong resident of the area.  Betty was a Christian who had a unique way of always giving the perfect Christmas and birthday gift.  She was legendary for her homemade enchiladas, biscuits and gravy and potato salad! She was an excellent seamstress, enjoyed decorating for ALL the holidays, but especially enjoyed taking care of her family and grandchildren.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents and by her daughter, Sandra Jean Dickens.

Survivors include: her husband, Aubrey (Orbie) Dickens of Crane, MO; three sons, Johnny Dickens of Crane, MO, Shelby Dickens and wife, Denise of Crane, MO and Scotty Dickens and wife, Keri of Galena, MO; one brother, Bob Clinkenbeard and wife, Barbara of Reeds Spring, MO; two sisters, Sue (late husband, Jack) Galloway of Galena, MO and Rose Baker and husband, Jerry Lynn of Marionville, MO; ten grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.

Service for Betty will be Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Stumpff Funeral Chapel in Crane, MO with Pastor Doug Minton officiating.  Burial will be in Yocum Pond Cemetery Reeds Spring, MO.  In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to St. Judes Children's Hospital.

Arrangements are under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home Crane, MO.