Betty E. Head, age 90, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away on August 30, 2026, at the Putnam County Hospital, surrounded by her beloved nephews. She was born on May 9, 1936, in Unionville, Missouri, to James and Elizabeth Head.
As a young woman, Betty attended Northeast Missouri State College and was a proud member of the Daughter’s of the American Revolution. She lived a quiet, creative, and joy-filled life, finding meaning and comfort in the things she loved most.
Betty had a lifelong passion for arts and crafts and expressed her gentle spirit through drawing and painting. During her time at the Care Center, she delighted in creating pictures for her friends, sharing her talent, kindness, and warmth with everyone around her.
Betty also had a deep appreciation for nature. She especially loved frogs and enjoyed collecting them throughout her life. Fresh flowers brought her great happiness, and she filled her home with their beauty and fragrance, creating a space that reflected her peaceful and artistic nature.
Betty is survived by her nieces and nephews, as well as numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews who will carry her memory forward with love. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Elizabeth Head; her brothers Oscar Head, Bill Head, and Jim Head; and her sisters Lucinda Yardley, Dorothy Yardley, Wilma Hines, Wynona Dyer, and Wanda Yardley.
A viewing was held on Saturday, September 5th, at 10:00 a.m. at Luscan Funeral Home in Green Castle, Missouri, followed by a graveside service at Scobee Cemetery.
Family and friends then gathered at the Pollock Community Building for lunch and to share memories and celebrate Betty’s life.
Luscan Funeral Services is honored to care for and minister to the Head family at this time.
