Bettie Mead

Former Juniata resident, Bettie P. Mead, 71, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Bryan LGH Medical Center West, Lincoln, Nebraska.

Services will be Tuesday, June 9, 2015; 11:00 A.M. at Butler Volland Chapel, Hastings with Father Steve Thomlison officiating. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery, Hastings. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. There will be no visitation, book signing will be Saturday, June 6, 2015; 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., Monday, June 8, 2015; 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., and one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Bettie was born March 11, 1944 in Fort Worth, Texas to Owen K. & Margaret (McDonald) Meredith. She graduated from Scott City High School, Scott City, Kansas and attended Garden City Community College, Garden City, Kansas. Bettie married Elwyn "Buddy" Mead in December 1963 in Scott City, Kansas; he preceded her in death on November 13, 1983. Prior to moving from Juniata to Lincoln, Bettie worked at Hastings Head Start and Hastings Regional Center, and was as an administrative assistant for the Nebraska State Patrol in Lincoln.

Bettie was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Elwyn "Buddy" Mead.

SURVIVORS:
Sons & Spouse:
Michael Mead - Juniata, NE
James & Reneé Mead - Chicago, IL
Grandchildren:
John Michael Mead - Lincoln, NE
Haley Lora Mead - Lawrence, KS
Brothers & Spouse:
Ken & Judy Meredith - Omaha, NE
Ron Meredith - Birmingham, AL
Nieces, Nephews and numerous friends