Betty Louise Heape

April 9, 1930 - September 29, 2020

Betty Louise Heape, 90, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Pratt Regional Medical Center. She was born April 9, 1930 in Springfield, Missouri to Ray and Madeline "Mimi" (Derks) Simmons. Betty married Vernon Heape. He preceded her in death on May 1, 1999. Betty graduated from Pratt High School in 1947. She worked for Jets Retail store. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Pratt Womans league Bowling and Mother's Club. She was a dedicated KU fan. She is survived by her grandson, Ryan (Melissa) Heape of Winter Garden, Florida; grandaughters, Allison Heape of Taylor, Texas and Jenna (Sarah) Chicharro of Medford, Oregon; great-granddaughter, Margaux Heape; daughter-in-law, Rose Heape; and many nieces and nephews. Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Heape; son, Ronald Heape; and her parents. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5-7 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Graveside Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 2, 2020 at Greenlawn Cemetery with John Hamm presiding. Memorials may be made to Lemon Park Lights or Pratt Public Library in care of Larrison Mortuary.