Betty Ann Elsea, 85, of Marshall, MO, died Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Legendary Nursing and Rehab in Marshall.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall with William W. Harlow officiating.  Burial will follow in Ridge Park Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to First Christian Church and an online guestbook is available at www.campbell-lewis.com

Born May 11, 1936 in Sweet Springs, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Viets and Emma Langewisch Viets.  Betty lived in Saline County her entire life and was a graduate of Sweet Springs High School.  On May 8, 1980 she married Edward M. “Jack” Elsea who preceded her in death on July 15, 2016.  Betty’s career was spent as an accountant at various businesses in the community as well as at Marshall Habilitation Center for over 25 years.  She was a member of First Christian Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Gayle Siebert (Randy) of rural Marshall; one son, Lyndal Gerlt (Donna Wyett) of Slater; two grandchildren, Sarah Crank (Josh) and Sheldon Gerlt (Susan); as well as nieces and nephews.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister, Joyce Yount and one brother, Laverne Viets.