Betty Jean Ream Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Betty Jean Ream of Sedalia, Missouri, who passed away on May 13, 2026, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Betty Jean Ream to show support.
Though Betty has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her mother Edna Lindsey (Britt); and her sister Nancy. She is survived by: her father James Monroe Lindsey; her daughter Lindsey Ream Reynolds (Duncan); her husband Lawrence Ream; her son-in-law Duncan Reynolds; and her grandchildren, Abigail Reynolds and Peregrin Reynolds.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 27th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Rea Funeral Chapel (3510 W 16th St, Sedalia, MO 65301). A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 27th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM at the same location. The inurnment will be held on Wednesday, May 27th 2026 from 12:15 PM to 12:30 PM at the Crown Hill Cemetery (701 N Engineer Ave, Sedalia, MO 65301).
Memorial contributions may be made to the Nancy Lee Lindsey Memorial Nursing Scholarship at Truman University, Kirksville, Missouri.