Betty Louise Dickinson 79, Springfield, MO. passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016, in her home, after a long illness. She was born on January 27, 1937, in Brown Branch, MO to Cecil A. and Mabel (Essary) Holt. Betty was a homemaker, who was known for her personality and humor, and enjoyed her spare time playing bingo. She loved spending time with her family and friends, fishing and having fun.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, and 11 brothers and sisters. She is survived by four daughters: Susie Rowden, Springfield, Brenda Milton, Brighton, Mo. Mary Sparkman and her husband John, Brighton, Mo. and Sally Garber and her husband Brian, Willard. Mo. seven sons: Kenny Wooliver and his wife Joni, Fredericktown, Mo. Danny Wooliver and his wife Debbie, Springfield, Mo, Clark Woolivar, Elkland, Mo. Clifford Dickinson, Springfield, Mo, Clinton Dickinson and his wife, Katina, Springfield, Mo, Steve Dickinson and his wife Marilyn, Springfield, Mo, and Daniel Dickinson and his wife Ladenna, Springfield, Mo. 23 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren and her sister and her husband: Sharon and Wayne Lansdown, Springfield, Mo. She is also survived by her best friend Mary Chenoweth, of Springfield, Mo.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2016, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home.