Betty Lee Cord

Betty L. Crites Clippard Cord October 3rd, 1931- April 13th, 2025 Betty Crites Clippard Cord was born October 3rd, 1931 in Jackson, Missouri. She was raised in Jackson by her father, Clarence Norman Crites, and her mother, Edna Milde Crites. She remembered her childhood fondly and loved both of her parents very much, especially her father who was her rock. Betty was a selfless and hardworking woman who made sure her children were provided for and taken care of. She opened her first salon, "Betty's Beauty Box," in 1960 on Farmington Road. Her dream was to own a salon with a red carpet and a crystal chandelier. This dream came to life in 1965 when she created "Betty's Hair Fashions" on Main Street in Jackson. She raised her four children, David Clippard, Elaine (Clippard) Dworaczyk, Dean Clippard, and Tim Clippard, on her own. She met and married Bud Cord in 1972. She was heavily involved in her church and was a devout follower of Jesus Christ. She was a part of the First Baptist Church of Jackson's "Sew Much Love," quilting ministry group, where she led people to Jesus through thread and fabric. She also helped spread God's message in her Wednesday Bible study. She realized a life-long desire to travel in Israel, which she did and fell in love with that nation, land and people. She had hoped to return. She was blessed to live a long life of 93 years, and while it included hardships, she made the most of the good in her life and has left behind an outstanding legacy. Her legacy includes four children; nine grandchildren, Laurie Clippard Kluesner, Luke Clippard, Matthew Clippard, Kristen Clippard Zamber, Mark Clippard, Amy Dworaczyk Stuewe, Zach Dworaczyk, Leah Dworaczyk Joern, and Alex Clippard; plus 21 great-grandchildren. Betty's celebration of life service will take place on Good Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MO. There will be a visitation preceding the celebration of life from 9:00 to 10:30 AM at the church. If you have been blessed to receive a Betty Cord Quilt, we ask that you honor Betty by bringing your quilt and placing it upon your seat at the church during the visitation and service. In lieu of flowers or plants, Betty requested that any memorial gifts be given to the Lottie Moon Offering for Missions c/o the First Baptist Church, 212 South High Street, Jackson, MO 63755, (573) 243-8415. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Jackson is in charge of arrangements.

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Betty Lee Cord

October 3, 1931 - April 13, 2025