Betty Wolfkill
May 08, 2019
Betty Wolfkill, 72, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
Betty was born to Mildred Scadden and Frank Whitehead in California, but spent numerous years in the Des Moines area. She was the former owner of the Lee Town Maid-Rite and most recently was a chef at Prairie Meadows for 10 years.
Betty had a love for fishing, golfing and bowling. She could always be found painting.
Betty is survived by her children, Jack Wolfkill Jr., Shelly Wolfkill, Shannon (Wolfkill) Miller and Jon Wolfkill as well as the love of her life, Noreen Johnson, who she spent the last 25 years with. She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren and all of the friends she considered family throughout the years. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack; her son, Joey Wolfkill and her brother, Ronald Whitehead.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established at Community State Bank.
The family would like to invite you to celebrate Betty’s life at the home of her daughter, Shelly from 12:00-5:00 PM on Sunday, June 9 in Des Moines.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Williams family
06/02/2019
We are so sorry for your loss. It was so nice that Shannon was able to bring Betty down for a visit last fall, the Williams family.
Dorothy Wyckoff
05/13/2019
I am so sorry for the family's loss will miss you at the get togethers lots of love Dorothy Wyckoff and Natalie Johnson
Sherri L. Cole
05/12/2019
I am so, so, sorry to hear of Betty's passing.I remember the times when we would run in too each other and share some good times and some good memories. She always had a caring heart for the well being of others even when she wasn't feeling up to her best.She truly was a grand lady! My thoughts and prayers are with you Noreen, and all the family.
Mark and Allice Reynolds
05/11/2019
We are so very sorry to hear of Bettys passing. Betty was a very special lady, one of our favorites. We have wonderful memories from GVLL and our son Mark loved Bettys maidrites and home made spaghetti sauce. Peace be with you all during this time.