Bettie Held

1932-2022

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Bettie Held, 89, Morrison, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Holts Summit.

She was born March 22, 1932, to the late Fredrick and Dorothy (Wiley) Held in St. Louis.

She was united in marriage to Donald Hugo Held Nov. 18, 1953, at Platka, Fla.

Bettie was a member of Zion-St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Pershing where she taught vacation bible school.

She worked as a secretary, a tax accountant, a customer service representative, as well as helping on the family farm.

Bettie was preceded in death by husband, Donald; parents, Fredrick and Dorothy; son, Timothy Held; daughter, Barbara Hemeyer; and one grandson.

She is survived by daughters, Cynthia Stafford of Holts Summit and Carol Branson of Owensville; son, Andrew Held and wife Vicki of Hermann; son-in-law, David Hemeyer of Jefferson City; sister-in-law, Marilyn Homeister of Tiffin, Ohio; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

No services will be held at this time.

Memorial contributions suggested to Zion-St. Peter’s United Church of Christ.

Arrangements entrusted to Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home.