Betty Fears Rinehart, 82, of Montgomery City, MO, died on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at her home surrounded by family.

Betty Fears Rinehart was born was born on August 27, 1940 in Itawamba County, Mississippi to Thomas C. Fears, Sr. and Marie Holloway Fears.  She married Frank William Rinehart in Mississippi on December 21, 1956.  Mr. Rinehart preceded her in death on April 20, 2009.   Mrs. Rinehart ran a day care in Montgomery City, MO, for many years.  She was a great homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  Mr. and Mrs. Rinehart moved to Texas and when his health started to decline they moved back to Montgomery City to be closer to their children.  She enjoyed scrapbooking and bingo.  Mrs. Rinehart enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Mrs. Rinehart is survived by her two children:  Michael Rinehart of Montgomery City, MO; and Teresa See and husband, Jay, of Montgomery City, MO; ten grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; a half-brother, Thomas Fears Jr. and wife, Sherry, of Mississippi; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Mrs. Rinehart was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas C. Fears, Sr. and Marie Holloway Fears, husband, Frank William Rinehart; two sons, David and Gary Rinehart; and a brother, Rex Fears.

Graveside services will be held at 2:30 PM on Friday, December 2, 2022 at the Montgomery City Cemetery in Montgomery City, MO.  Interment will be in the Montgomery City Cemetery in Montgomery City, MO.  Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM until the time of service at the Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Rinehart Family, c/o Schlanker Funeral Home, 207 Danville Road, Montgomery City, MO   63361.