Betty Gail (McKee) Wollenberg, born August 7, 1948, in Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on August 16, 2017 at 3:51 p.m. “Betty Gail”, as she was known to her family and close friends, was preceded in death by her father, Silas McKee, and her stepmother Geraldine Bentley and a brother, Timothy Wayne McKee. She is survived by her husband, Gale, two sons, Neal and Stephen, her grandchildren, Kynsley, Dayton, Makenna, Alexis, Matthew, Celine, Holly, Michael, William, and step-grandsons Matthew and Mitchell, and one great granddaughter. She is also survived by her sisters, Tammie Anstead, Barbara Greer, Mary Lou Mace, and brothers Frank McKee, Jonnie McKee, and Terry Greer, as well as her biological mother Martha Rowe.
Betty attended South Oak Cliff High School, graduating in 1966. She began her secondary education at Baylor University. She was married to Gale at the Naval air station chapel, Virginia Beach, Virginia by Lt. Cdr Ray W. Fullilove, as witnessed by Bob Keeney and Gordon McCann. After taking time off to become a Navy wife and mother, she finished her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education at Kansas State University. She then went on to receive an MS in Special Education and spent her teaching career working as a special education teacher with USD 501 in Topeka, Kansas. She retired from teaching in 2010.
When asked to describe Betty, many would speak of her contagious smile, or her love for her children and grandchildren, or her positive outlook on life, or her work with the Daughters of the American Revolution and her tenacious pursuit of her family’s genealogy. All of these things, of course, are true, however, Betty would smile at you and tell you that if there was one thing you should know about her, it would be about her faith in God and her belief that Jesus Christ is the sole provider of eternal life through the shedding of His blood on the cross. Those who knew her well called her “A walking testimony”. This faith was evident throughout her life and was the foundation of her strong marriage to Gale, the basis of her love for her children and grandchildren, and the sustenance through the trials in her life. Her faith was also what ultimately provided peace as she endured the health issues that eventually caused her passing.
Betty held to the belief that the Lord would always provide and that He always had a plan for her life, and because of this, she was able to place her worries at the feet of God. In doing this, she was able to focus on the things in life that brought her contentment and joy. It allowed her to sit on her porch swing and observe the humming birds that would enjoy the sugar water feeder that hung nearby. It allowed her to cheer for her beloved Wildcats no matter the outcome of the game or season. It allowed her to embrace her Cherokee ancestry and participate in many pow wows over the years. Ultimately, it allowed her to pass peacefully into the arms of God and all of her family and friends who had gone before her. Because of her belief and faith, Betty knew that death was not the end, and that our life here on earth was merely a stopping point on our journey to eternity.
Those who knew her will mourn the loss of such an amazing and caring human being, but in truth, she would insist that we celebrate her life journey, her accomplishments, her legacy, and the fact that she is smiling down on us as a member of the cloud of witnesses in heaven (Hebrews 12:1).
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Still Waters Church, 4412 SW 21st St, Topeka, Kansas at 1pm. Following the memorial there will be a reception. All are welcome to attend.
In lieu of flowers, direct donations can be made in Betty’s name to either of the following:
Still Waters Church
4412 SW 21st St
Topeka, KS 66604
Basic Training Bible Ministries
c/o Gene Cunningham
P.O. Box 21773
Hot Springs, AR 71903
(Midwest Cremation Society)
Betty attended South Oak Cliff High School, graduating in 1966. She began her secondary education at Baylor University. She was married to Gale at the Naval air station chapel, Virginia Beach, Virginia by Lt. Cdr Ray W. Fullilove, as witnessed by Bob Keeney and Gordon McCann. After taking time off to become a Navy wife and mother, she finished her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education at Kansas State University. She then went on to receive an MS in Special Education and spent her teaching career working as a special education teacher with USD 501 in Topeka, Kansas. She retired from teaching in 2010.
When asked to describe Betty, many would speak of her contagious smile, or her love for her children and grandchildren, or her positive outlook on life, or her work with the Daughters of the American Revolution and her tenacious pursuit of her family’s genealogy. All of these things, of course, are true, however, Betty would smile at you and tell you that if there was one thing you should know about her, it would be about her faith in God and her belief that Jesus Christ is the sole provider of eternal life through the shedding of His blood on the cross. Those who knew her well called her “A walking testimony”. This faith was evident throughout her life and was the foundation of her strong marriage to Gale, the basis of her love for her children and grandchildren, and the sustenance through the trials in her life. Her faith was also what ultimately provided peace as she endured the health issues that eventually caused her passing.
Betty held to the belief that the Lord would always provide and that He always had a plan for her life, and because of this, she was able to place her worries at the feet of God. In doing this, she was able to focus on the things in life that brought her contentment and joy. It allowed her to sit on her porch swing and observe the humming birds that would enjoy the sugar water feeder that hung nearby. It allowed her to cheer for her beloved Wildcats no matter the outcome of the game or season. It allowed her to embrace her Cherokee ancestry and participate in many pow wows over the years. Ultimately, it allowed her to pass peacefully into the arms of God and all of her family and friends who had gone before her. Because of her belief and faith, Betty knew that death was not the end, and that our life here on earth was merely a stopping point on our journey to eternity.
Those who knew her will mourn the loss of such an amazing and caring human being, but in truth, she would insist that we celebrate her life journey, her accomplishments, her legacy, and the fact that she is smiling down on us as a member of the cloud of witnesses in heaven (Hebrews 12:1).
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Still Waters Church, 4412 SW 21st St, Topeka, Kansas at 1pm. Following the memorial there will be a reception. All are welcome to attend.
In lieu of flowers, direct donations can be made in Betty’s name to either of the following:
Still Waters Church
4412 SW 21st St
Topeka, KS 66604
Basic Training Bible Ministries
c/o Gene Cunningham
P.O. Box 21773
Hot Springs, AR 71903
(Midwest Cremation Society)
Betty Gail (McKee) Wollenberg, born August 7, 1948, in Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on August 16, 2017 at 3:51 p.m. “Betty Gail”, as she was known to her family and close friends, was preceded in death by her father, Silas McKee, and her stepmother Geraldine Bentley and a brother, Timothy Wayne McKee. She is survived by her husband, Gale, two sons, Neal and Stephen, her grandchildren, Kynsley, Dayton, Makenna, Alexis, Matthew, Celine, Holly, Michael, William, and step-grandsons Matthew and Mitchell, and one great granddaughter. She is also survived by her sisters, Tammie Anstead, Barbara Greer, Mary Lou Mace, and brothers Frank McKee, Jonnie McKee, and Terry Greer, as well as her biological mother Martha Rowe.
Betty attended South Oak Cliff High School, graduating in 1966. She began her secondary education at Baylor University. She was married to Gale at the Naval air station chapel, Virginia Beach, Virginia by Lt. Cdr Ray W. Fullilove, as witnessed by Bob Keeney and Gordon McCann. After taking time off to become a Navy wife and mother, she finished her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education at Kansas State University. She then went on to receive an MS in Special Education and spent her teaching career working as a special education teacher with USD 501 in Topeka, Kansas. She retired from teaching in 2010.
When asked to describe Betty, many would speak of her contagious smile, or her love for her children and grandchildren, or her positive outlook on life, or her work with the Daughters of the American Revolution and her tenacious pursuit of her family’s genealogy. All of these things, of course, are true, however, Betty would smile at you and tell you that if there was one thing you should know about her, it would be about her faith in God and her belief that Jesus Christ is the sole provider of eternal life through the shedding of His blood on the cross. Those who knew her well called her “A walking testimony”. This faith was evident throughout her life and was the foundation of her strong marriage to Gale, the basis of her love for her children and grandchildren, and the sustenance through the trials in her life. Her faith was also what ultimately provided peace as she endured the health issues that eventually caused her passing.
Betty held to the belief that the Lord would always provide and that He always had a plan for her life, and because of this, she was able to place her worries at the feet of God. In doing this, she was able to focus on the things in life that brought her contentment and joy. It allowed her to sit on her porch swing and observe the humming birds that would enjoy the sugar water feeder that hung nearby. It allowed her to cheer for her beloved Wildcats no matter the outcome of the game or season. It allowed her to embrace her Cherokee ancestry and participate in many pow wows over the years. Ultimately, it allowed her to pass peacefully into the arms of God and all of her family and friends who had gone before her. Because of her belief and faith, Betty knew that death was not the end, and that our life here on earth was merely a stopping point on our journey to eternity.
Those who knew her will mourn the loss of such an amazing and caring human being, but in truth, she would insist that we celebrate her life journey, her accomplishments, her legacy, and the fact that she is smiling down on us as a member of the cloud of witnesses in heaven (Hebrews 12:1).
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Still Waters Church, 4412 SW 21st St, Topeka, Kansas at 1pm. Following the memorial there will be a reception. All are welcome to attend.
In lieu of flowers, direct donations can be made in Betty’s name to either of the following:
Still Waters Church
4412 SW 21st St
Topeka, KS 66604
Basic Training Bible Ministries
c/o Gene Cunningham
P.O. Box 21773
Hot Springs, AR 71903
(Midwest Cremation Society)
Betty attended South Oak Cliff High School, graduating in 1966. She began her secondary education at Baylor University. She was married to Gale at the Naval air station chapel, Virginia Beach, Virginia by Lt. Cdr Ray W. Fullilove, as witnessed by Bob Keeney and Gordon McCann. After taking time off to become a Navy wife and mother, she finished her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education at Kansas State University. She then went on to receive an MS in Special Education and spent her teaching career working as a special education teacher with USD 501 in Topeka, Kansas. She retired from teaching in 2010.
When asked to describe Betty, many would speak of her contagious smile, or her love for her children and grandchildren, or her positive outlook on life, or her work with the Daughters of the American Revolution and her tenacious pursuit of her family’s genealogy. All of these things, of course, are true, however, Betty would smile at you and tell you that if there was one thing you should know about her, it would be about her faith in God and her belief that Jesus Christ is the sole provider of eternal life through the shedding of His blood on the cross. Those who knew her well called her “A walking testimony”. This faith was evident throughout her life and was the foundation of her strong marriage to Gale, the basis of her love for her children and grandchildren, and the sustenance through the trials in her life. Her faith was also what ultimately provided peace as she endured the health issues that eventually caused her passing.
Betty held to the belief that the Lord would always provide and that He always had a plan for her life, and because of this, she was able to place her worries at the feet of God. In doing this, she was able to focus on the things in life that brought her contentment and joy. It allowed her to sit on her porch swing and observe the humming birds that would enjoy the sugar water feeder that hung nearby. It allowed her to cheer for her beloved Wildcats no matter the outcome of the game or season. It allowed her to embrace her Cherokee ancestry and participate in many pow wows over the years. Ultimately, it allowed her to pass peacefully into the arms of God and all of her family and friends who had gone before her. Because of her belief and faith, Betty knew that death was not the end, and that our life here on earth was merely a stopping point on our journey to eternity.
Those who knew her will mourn the loss of such an amazing and caring human being, but in truth, she would insist that we celebrate her life journey, her accomplishments, her legacy, and the fact that she is smiling down on us as a member of the cloud of witnesses in heaven (Hebrews 12:1).
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Still Waters Church, 4412 SW 21st St, Topeka, Kansas at 1pm. Following the memorial there will be a reception. All are welcome to attend.
In lieu of flowers, direct donations can be made in Betty’s name to either of the following:
Still Waters Church
4412 SW 21st St
Topeka, KS 66604
Basic Training Bible Ministries
c/o Gene Cunningham
P.O. Box 21773
Hot Springs, AR 71903
(Midwest Cremation Society)
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