Betty L. Little

A Memorial Service for Betty will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Geneva, Nebraska with Kim Dunker presiding. No Visitation will be held as it was Betty's wishes to be cremated. Memorials are to be directed to the First Congregational United Church of Christ or Nebraska Kidney Association or Fairmont Senior Center. Private Family Graveside Service will be held at a later date in the Fairmont Public Cemetery in rural Fairmont, Nebraska. Betty L. Little was born September 21, 1936, in Strang, Nebraska to Merle and Lila (Evans) Wilkinson. She passed away at Heritage Crossing Nursing Home, on June 19, 2024, at the age of 87 years, 8 months and 28 days. She was the only daughter and had one brother. Betty grew up in the Strang area. Attended school in Strang through the eighth grade. She graduated high school at Shickley. She was united in marriage to Delmar Little on December 9, 1956. To this union was born one son, Rodney. Betty took dialysis training for 6 weeks in Colorado and provided home dialysis for her late husband Delmar. Betty was diagnosed with cancer in February of 2022. She decided on pursuing treatment with chemotherapy and radiation. However, in May of 2024 when they found the cancer was growing, she wanted to proceed with surgery for more time with loved ones. Betty had several hospitalizations due to immunosuppressive condition from cancer treatments. She was able to care for herself at home until the middle of May when she decided on hospice care; choosing Heritage Crossings where she had worked for 33 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Delmar Little; parents Lila and Merle Wilkinson and brother Robert Wilkinson. She is survived by her son, Rodney; nephew, nieces, and many cousins. Betty loved reading every recipe book she could get her hands on. Betty loved to share recipes with friends & family. Betty enjoyed word scramble puzzles, playing cards and collecting humorous poems and quotes to make you laugh.

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Betty L. Little

September 21, 1936 - June 19, 2024