Betty Rickard

Betty Lou Rickard, 72, of Park Hills, Mo., died Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center in Farmington, Mo.

She was born July 1, 1931, at Boss, Mo., daughter of Arsdel R. and Eva I. Camden Hanson. She married Rolla G. Rickard, who preceded her in death.

Rickard was a member of American Legion and VFW Post 5896 auxiliaries.

Survivors include a son, Terry Rickard of Bonne Terre, Mo.; two sisters, Almaretta Rhodes of Cape Girardeau, Carolyn Hill of Park Hills; a friend, John Hardesty of Park Hills; and two grandsons.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, and a sister.

Friends may call at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge, Mo., from 4 to 8 p.m. today. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery.