Betty Jean Cott, 91, of Holton, KS, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025 at her home. She was born November 12, 1933 in Sunman, IN, the daughter of Fitzhugh and Jeanette (Morrison) Creech.

Betty graduated from Sunman High School in 1951. She was a Certified Nurse's Aide and Home Health Aide for United Methodist Home in Topeka.

She married Raymond Duane Cott on May 9, 1953 in Sunman, IN. He preceded her in death on August 9, 2011; after 58 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Fitzhugh and Jeanette Creech; sister, Norene Duncan and 2 brothers, Lee and Fred Creech.

Survivors include her children, William M. Cott of Topeka, KS and Jeanetta L. Shupe (Eric) of Holton, KS; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Graveside Service will be at St. Paul Cemetery in Sunman, IN at a later date. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is assisting the family.