Elizabeth J. “Betsy” Rugen, age 63, of Prairie Home, died Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the Villas in Columbia, MO.

Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 30, at Howard Funeral Home in Boonville, where visitation begins at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Elizabeth Janine Rugen was born July 27, 1957 in Cabool, MO., the daughter of Boyd Kent “Bud” Lawrence and Betty Darlene McCall Lawrence. She married Lewis Leonard Rugen May 27, 1978 in Harrison, AR. She loved to do crafts, flower arrangements and traveling. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Prairie Home. Betsy was a lifelong teacher and concluded her career in Jamestown Schools. She loved her family and could not wait to spend time with them.

Betsy is preceded in death by her parents, Bud, and Darlene. She is survived by her husband, Leonard of the home, Sons, Andy (Kirby) Rugen of Blackwater, Ben Rugen of Prairie Home, Tim (Josie) Rugen of Boonville. Also surviving is her brother, Boyd Franklin “Frank” (Cindy) Lawrence of Harrison, AR., Her grandchildren, Cooper, Mason and Aida, Nephews, Chase, and Robert Lawrence. She also leaves behind many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Prairie Home First Baptist Church. Online condolences may be left at: www.howardfh.com