Betty Ireland Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Betty Ireland (Florence, Kansas), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Betty left this world on July 27, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Betty Ireland to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Curtis Cavin and Elizabeth Mary Padgett (Gronau); her husband Walter Wayne Ireland; and her siblings, John Padgett and Mildred Hamm.
She is survived by: her children, Wayne Ireland (Kalen) of Topeka, KS, Wava Ireland (Sandy Rudy) of El Dorado, KS and Wanda Eilts (Fred) of Benton, KS.; her siblings, Mary Shillcutt of Issaquah, WA, Edna Malmgren (Jerry) of Overland Park, KS and Bill Padgett (Mary) of Flat Rock, NC; her siblings-in-law, Joyce Padgett of Florence, KS and Gus Hamm (Donna) of Hillsboro, KS.; her grandchildren, Christopher Ireland (Jennifer), Kimberlee Turley (Josh), Matthew Ireland (Tara), Nicholas Ireland (Danae) of Huntsville, AL and Katherine Vaupel of Atlanta, GA.; and her great grandchildren, Kinsley, Callie, Kolton, Kamden, Ava, Bennett, Jackson and Emma Kate.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, August 21st 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Florence Christian Church (333 W 5th St, Florence, KS 66851).
Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church or United Methodist Church, both of Florence, KS, in care of Jost Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington Street, Hillsboro, KS 67063.
