Bette Tolbert's obituary , Passed away on August 9, 2025 in Saint Joseph, Missouri

Bette Tolbert

January 26, 1929 - August 9, 2025 (96 years old)

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Bette Tolbert's obituary , Passed away on August 9, 2025 in Saint Joseph, Missouri

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Bette Tolbert

January 26, 1929 - August 9, 2025 (96 years old)

Saint Joseph, Missouri

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Bette Tolbert Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Bette Tolbert of Saint Joseph, Missouri, who passed away at the age of 96, on August 9, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bette Tolbert to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, LeRoy Maxwell Sr. and Eva Maxwell (Linder); her husband Robert "Bob" Tolbert; and her brother LeRoy "Bud" Maxwell Jr.. She is survived by: her caregivers, Jordan and Colton; her daughter Bette Diane Schmille of St. Joseph; her grandchildren, Eva Kate Cook (Brian) of Amazonia, MO, Matt Schmille, Trevor Schmille (Amy) of Troy, KS and Rachel Hoskins (B. J.) of Kansas City, MO.; her great grandchildren, Emily Kate, Nathan, Megan, Adalynn, Alex, Alyssa, Dirk, Derek and Wade; her great great grandchildren, Carson, Everly, Emma and Elizabeth; her sister Diana Kay Reynolds; and her nephews, Chris, Bruce Wilson, LeRoy "Hank" Maxwell III and Scott Maxwell.

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Rupp Funeral Home



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Aug 14

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Memorial Park Cemetery
5005 Frederick Ave, St Joseph, MO 64506

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