Betty Stoneking

Betty F. Stoneking, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022, at the Hallmark Care Center in Mount Vernon. Memorial Services: 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Lisbon United Methodist Church, by Pastor Tom Mattson. Visitation: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Private family committal at Lisbon Cemetery, Lisbon, at a later date. Survivors include her sons, Brian (Sandy) of Stanwood, Brad of Lisbon, Brett (Sue) of Grinnell; mate, Darlo Jones of Lisbon; three grandchildren, Kyle, Ryan, Amber; five great grandchildren; several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren; two sisters, Treva French of Anamosa, Kathy Bearce of Monticello; and numerous other relatives and friends. Betty was born March 1, 1938, in Solon, Iowa, to Thomas P. and Kathryn E. Shelter Moore. She grew up on a farm near Mount Vernon, where she attended schools. Betty moved to Lisbon in high school where she graduated in 1956. She was united in marriage to Homer Stoneking in 1956 in Lisbon. The couple was blessed with three sons, they later divorced. Betty met mate, Darlo Jones and the couple would make their home in Lisbon. Betty worked as a housewife and mother and also worked outside her home. Betty worked at Collins for twenty years and also worked at the Lisbon schools as the lunch lady and custodian for twenty years. She retired in 2000. Betty sang with the Sweet Adelines, sewed pillows for St. Luke's Heart Center. She also volunteered at local hospitals. Betty was a devoted member of the Lisbon United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by parents; a brother, Jim Moore; two sisters, Grace Carmer and Billie Kay Bowling. Memorials may be made in Betty's name to the Lisbon United Methodist Church, Unity Point Hospice, Hall Perrine Cancer Center and/or the donor's choice. Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services of Mount Vernon is assisting the family. Betty's family extends a sincere 'Thank You' to the entire staff at the Hallmark Care Center in Mount Vernon for their special care.