Betty Stephens, of Topeka, passed away peacefully Thursday April 16, 2015 surrounded by loved ones. Born on January 17, 1927 to William and Bertha Lippold, she graduated from Washburn High School and retired from Armco Steel Corporation.

She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren (7), the KU Jayhawks, the KC Royals and traveling. She is survived by her sister, June Evans of Topeka; two sons, Richard (Becky) Stephens of Lawrence and grandchildren Julee (Eric) Katzman, Zack, Tara, and Sam and Chuck (Paula) Stephens of League City, TX and granddaughter Traci (Lonnie) Woods.

Services will be 11 am Monday, April 20 at Dove Cremation & Funeral Service, 4020 SW 6th Ave., followed by graveside services at the Penwell-Gabel Cemetery.

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