Betty Jean Edwards, 88, of Montgomery City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Betty was born on January 20, 1938, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to Delzie and Hazel Cutright.

On August 8, 1957, she married Robert Edwards in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Betty worked for over 35 years at Bratcher’s Market in Montgomery City. Throughout her years there, she worked to instill a good work ethic in many young people. She had very fond memories of several of them and often spoke of them. A couple of those young people eventually became nurses who came to care for her, and Betty said she was very proud of the adults they had become.

Betty loved to read books and spend time with her family.

Betty is survived by her son, David Edwards of Montgomery City; daughter, Robin Overkamp and son-in-law, Randy Overkamp, of Montgomery City; twelve grandchildren, Amanda Mires (Brandon), Justin Edwards (Megan), John Edwards, Chasity Lichtenberg (Justin), Jessica Bickmeyer (Josh), Jonathan Edwards (Jessica), David Edwards, Lindsey Delaney (Phillip), Katlin Edwards, Cindy Sadler (Albert), William Mueller, and James Mueller; eighteen great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Ruth Cutright, and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Edwards; son, Robert W. Edwards; daughter, Jacalyn Mueller; parents, Delzie Cutright and Hazel Kauffman; stepfathers, Robert Kauffman and Cleo Jones; brothers, Roy Cutright and Ernie Cutright; and sister-in-law, Shirley Cutright.

The family will have a private service.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to the Montgomery County Fair Foundation, c/o Schlanker Funeral Home, 207 Danville Road, Montogmery City, Missouri 63361