Betty Turner, age 72, of Springfield, Mo, passed away on November 29, 2023 in Springfield, Mo. Services are pending with Greenlawn Funeral Home South of Springfield, Mo.

Betty was born in Wichita, Kansas on January 4, 1951, and was adopted by W.L. and Elizabeth Turner. Her mother passed away when she was small. She was raised by her father and step-mother, Margaret Turner. She graduated from Junction City High School in Junction City, Kansas. She attended Kansas State University. She married Bob Blain, they were later divorced. Betty worked at several places in Springfield, including the Sheraton Hotel, The Oasis Hotel and Convention Center, and Prime. She was a Sous Chef and finished her career as a breakfast chef at Prime. She received awards for her years at Prime, including one for Best Omelets.

Betty was an avid gardener and known for the hot peppers and tomatoes she raised.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents and step-mother, and her former husband.

Betty is survived by her son, Eric Blain and daughter Amy. Also surviving are her brother Jim Turner (Martha), her grandchildren, Elgin, Sammy, and Charlie, along with 3 nieces.

The family wishes to express thanks to her co-workers and supervisors at Prime for their kindness to Betty and family. They would also like to express their thanks to the physicians, nurses, and staff at Cox Hospital South who took excellent care of Betty during her final days.