Betty Ann O'Dell, 97, of Richmond, formerly of North Kansas City, died Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Oakridge Assisted Living in Richmond.

Betty was born on September 3, 1925, in Excelsior Springs, the daughter of David and Gertrude (McAfee) Summers.  She was united in marriage to Harley O'Dell of Excelsior Springs in 1948; he preceded her in death in 1994.

Survivors include: nephew, Randy (Donna) Siegel of Independence; two nieces, Karen (Perry) Vandiver of Richmond and Janice Siegel of Lake Winnebago; 6 great nieces and nephews: Tracy (Patrick) Pierson, Mendy Murphy, Amy (Mike) Best, Christopher Siegel, Scott Siegel, and Shaun (Erin) Siegel; 13 great great-nieces and nephews: Paige, Lexi and Kain Pierson, Logan, Ava and Thomas Murphy, Parker and Hope Best, Angelina and Christopher Siegel, Kaitlyn Siegel, Jacob and Lydia Siegel.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters: Jean (Harry) Siegel an d Rosemary (LaVerne) Harold; and nephew, Terry Siegel.

Betty was reared and educated in Excelsior Springs and graduated from Excelsior Springs High School.  Betty worked as an Executive Secretary for Ryerson Steel in North Kansas City for many years until she retired.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with burial to follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Excelsior Springs.  Please share your memories of Betty with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .