With heavy hearts and deep love, we share the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dear friend, Bette June Weldy Burfield, who left this world peacefully on October 17, 2025, at the age of 94, with her children at her side.

Born on September 20, 1931, in the township of Vinyard, Lawrence County, Missouri, Bette spent her early years surrounded by the beauty and close-knit community of small-town life. At 19, she moved to Kansas City, where she began a new chapter full of adventure and independence. Her poise and spirit soon led her to Braniff International Airways, where she proudly served as a hostess. It was during this time she met Thomas George Burfield III, the love of her life.

Together, Bette and George made their home in Ballwin, Missouri, building a life and raising their family in the home they created on Little Hill Court. Later, Bette's journey took her and her children to Palm Springs, California, where she managed the Desert Inn Fashion Plaza. Eventually, she returned to Ballwin, where she began a long and rewarding career with Trans World Airlines (TWA), remaining there until her retirement.

Bette embraced life with grace and curiosity. She loved traveling the world, tending to her garden, and cherishing time spent with family. Her warmth, elegance, and quiet strength touched everyone who knew her.

Bette is survived by her children, Thomas Craig Burfield (John Nellesen) of St. Louis, Missouri, and Robin Anne Christensen of Wildwood, Missouri; her grandchildren, Ashleigh Anne Sparks (Stephen Sparks) of Kansas City, Missouri, Cole Allen Christensen of Germany, Brooke Leigh Christensen of Chicago, Illinois, and Kennedy Katherine Christensen of Wildwood, Missouri; great-grandson Pierce Patrick Sparks of Kansas City, Missouri; and many extended family members and friends who will hold her memory close.

She was preceded in death by her parents George O. and Vida N. Weldy (née Sharon); brother Jerry (Maggie) Weldy; and former husband.

Services: Visitation will take place at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Monday, October 27, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:30 a.m. Interment at Lakewood Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wings of Hope at https://wingsofhope.ngo/donate/ . Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.