Betty J. Pontious

Betty J. (Elliott) Pontious, age 89, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2015, at the Anderson County Hospital in Garnett. She was born on May 28, 1925, in Ottawa, Kansas, the daughter of Floyd and Marie (Elliott) Elliott. Betty graduated from Garnett High School in 1943. She taught grade school and worked for Dr. White in Garnett, Kansas, before attending Baker University in Baldwin, Kansas. She was a member of Phi Mu Sorority at Baker University. While attending Baker University, she met her future husband Eldon Pontious. They were married June 22, 1947 at the First United Methodist Church in Garnett. This union was blessed with two daughters, Nancy and Linda. Betty was a member of the Quilt Guild of Garnett. She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church, serving as the treasurer for many years. She worked alongside her husband in their business Elliott's Dairy. Betty enjoyed playing bridge, gardening, sewing, cooking, and quilting. Her main passion was her family, who will miss her greatly. She delighted in spending time with those she loved. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a nephew, Craig Leitnaker. Betty is survived by her husband, Eldon Pontious of the home; daughters, Nancy Farrar of Topeka, Kansas; Linda Umbarger of Overland Park, Kansas; four grandchildren, Stacey Noll (Jesse); Kristin Lotridge (Dan); Chad Farrar (Robin); and Heath Farrar (Brenna); eight great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; one sister, Marjorie Leitnaker (Harold) of Ottawa, Kansas; Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, February 9, 2015, at the First United Methodist Church, Garnett. Burial to follow in the Garnett Cemetery. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church and left in care of the funeral home. You may send your condolences to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com