1934
2017
Elizabeth “Betty” L. (Whitesides) Kivett, 83, of Columbia, MO, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at The Bluffs, in Columbia, MO.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 23, 2017 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home. Memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Inurnment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
She was born on January 27, 1934 in Dalton, MO the daughter of Fritz and Cecilia (Tebbe) Monnig who preceded her in death. She was married in 1953 to Bobby Whitesides in Glasgow, MO who preceded her in death on October 19, 1968. She was then married in 1973 to Robert Kivett in Columbia, MO who preceded her in death in 1992. She retired as a secretary from the State of Missouri and a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Betty will be greatly missed, she never met a stranger and was very loving and caring.
Survivors include three children, Debbie Leach of Columbia, MO, David Whitesides (Charlene) of Columbia, MO and Alan Whitesides (Caron) of Prairieville, LA; one sister, Janette Zieman (Joe); one brother, Tom Monnig (Kathy); eight grandchildren, Beau Leach, Ryan Leach, Rachel Whitesides, Gracen Whitesides, Corey Whitesides, Tara Sztykiel, Travis Whitesides and Megan Sidebottom and six great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Jim Monnig and two sisters, Pat Himmelberg and Joannie Aholt.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 903 Bernadette, Columbia, MO 65203 or Donor’s Choice.
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July 26, 2017
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Debbie Johnson
Oh my dear sweet friend. Betty was one of my special friends that love was never a problem. I hate that I missed the services but please know that all her family is in my thoughts and prayers. All those wonderful memores will be as well.
July 22, 2017
Cheri Kurtz
I have such fond memories of Aunt Betty. Debbie, Alan, and David, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time.
July 21, 2017
Orin & Joyce Murray
Sweet Betty. We remember many happy hours playing cards with her, Bobby and the kids, Debbie, Alan and David at their house and feasting on those great hamburgers. She was a true and caring friend to us. We will think of her often, knowing that she is with God and is at peace. We know that all of her family and friends will keep her memory close to their harts. God Bless all
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