Betty Lou (Hayes) Lobb, age 90, of Norborne (formally of Chillicothe, Gravois Mills and Blue Springs, MO) left us to be with the Lord, on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, MO.

Betty was born April 28, 1934, in Arkansas City, Kansas, to Ramie & Peggy Jones. On November 17, 1951, she married Harry E Hayes. Harry left for Korea the next day and Betty spent that time living with Harry's parents, in Marshall, MO. When Harry returned, they started their married life together in Norborne, MO where Harry coached for the Norborne High School from 1953-1958. Betty made lifelong friends in Norborne and gave birth to their first child Vicki L Hayes, in 1956. In 1959 Betty created a new loving home in Chillicothe, MO. On December 19, 1963, she gave birth to their second child, Vince L Hayes. After Harry retired from Dean Machinery Co. Betty established another amazing home on the Lake of the Ozarks in Gravois Mills, MO. Ultimately, they left the Lake and moved to Blue Springs, MO.  Harry preceded Betty in death on May 4, 2002.

Betty was blessed to be united in marriage to Robert "Bob" Lobb, on June 26, 2004. She found herself among those lifelong friends, back in Norborne, MO with Bob, who also preceded her in death October 25, 2020. Her survivors include: daughter Vicki L (Hayes) Durbin, of Kansas City, son: Vince L (Kim) Hayes of Independence, MO, Step-daughters: Jill E (Mike) McClure of Norborne, Kimberly A (Mark) Templeton of Polo, MO, Lori L* (Tom) Milligan of Richmond, MO *Tragically Lori preceded Betty in death on December 28, 2024, Step-son: Robert Thomas "Tommy" Lobb of Polo, MO. Also, Betty is survived by her 3 granddaughters: Emily N (Cory) Wagoner, Jordan V (Martin) Booze, Morgan N (Oscar) Perez, all of Kansas City Metro area. She was blessed to have step-grandchildren she loved as well, Scott (Julie) McClure, Travis McClure, Heather (TJ) Busby, Brett (Christina) McClure, Jenny (James)Bond, Alexandria (Cole) O'Connor, Emily Templeton, Kara (Tyler) Meyer, Brenna (Josh) Paxton, Logan Lobb and Avery Lobb. She had 6 great-grandchildren: Lorelai Hayes, Greyson Wagoner, Brock Hayes, Layla Wagoner, Benito Perez and Willa Booze. Sadly, one great-grandchild, Emilia Perez preceded Betty in death. She was so blessed to have numerous step- great-grandchildren.

Betty's dear friends from Norborne meant the world to her. There really is no adjective to describe her love for them. Her coworkers at HELP Service were a huge part of her life as well.  All the special neighbors and church families were also a huge blessing in her everyday life.  We all will miss this tremendously special woman; the world is a darker place without her. Rest in Paradise Betty.

Betty's wishes were for memorial contributions to go to HELP Service of Carroll County, 15 W Washington Ave, Carrollton, MO 64633 or the First Baptist Church of Norborne, MO.

Visitation will be Friday, February 7, 2025, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Thurman Funeral Home, 108 South Pine Street, Norborne, MO 64668 with Funeral Service on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church of Norborne, 300 South Pine Street, Norborne, MO 64668.

Please remember to share your memories of Betty with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.