Betty Lou Buhrmeister, 87, of Hardin, MO died Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, MO.

Betty was born on January 16, 1931 in Hardin, MO to Arthur and Opal (Walker) Pennington.  She married Walter Buhrmeister of Hardin on July 4, 1952.  He preceded her on June 7, 2017.

Survivors include; one son and daughter-in-law, Keeven and Vicki Buhrmeister of Hardin; two grandchildren, Shane Buhrmeister and his wife, Tesha and Kristen Buhrmeister; and one great-grandson, Paxton Buhrmeister.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, David Allen Buhrmeister who died in infancy; two sisters, Lavenia Blankenship and Mary Armour.

Betty was a homemaker, who had worked at the Lake City Ammunition Plant, before she became a cook for the Hardin Central School District.  She was a member of the Hardin Christian Church.  She lived in Hardin all of her life. Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She enjoyed quilting, sewing, gardening and canning.  Most of all she was a great cook.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either the Hardin Christian Church, Hardin Cemetery or to her great-grandson, Paxton Samuel Buhrmeister's college fund.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  Burial will be in the Hardin Cemetery.  Online condolences may be left on our website at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com