Betty Jo Hoeme

June 16, 1931 - November 7, 2020

Preston - Betty Jo Hoeme, 89, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at her home. She was born June 16, 1931 in Pratt to Paul Robert and Dorothy (Richardson) Epp. Betty married Gilbert Hoeme on November 18, 1956. He preceded her in death on September 19, 1989. Betty graduated from Pratt High School in 1950. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Ladies Aide, St. Paul Quilters and B-29 Museum. She enjoyed sewing, making clothing, tea towels and Christmas stockings and baking. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Hoeme of Preston, Deborah (Mike) Detwiler of Pratt and Nancy Hoeme of Pratt; grandsons, Brad (Lisa) Hoeme of Wichita, Andy Hoeme of Preston, Brandon Detwiler of Pratt and Brent Detwiler of Pratt; Great-granddaughters, Savanna Angel and Scarlett Hoeme of Wichita. Betty is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gilbert Hoeme; son, Larry (Barbara) Hoeme; and brothers, Paul George Epp and Robert Edward Epp. Visitation will be Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6-8 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 13, 2020 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, with Pastor Michael Schotte presiding. Burial will follow at St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery, Preston. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Pratt Area Humane Society or Betty Hoeme Memorial Bench Fund in care of Larrison Mortuary. Online condolences may be made at www.larrisonmortuary.com.