Betty J. Mallory, 94 of Ash Grove, passed peacefully at The Manor at Elfindale, on July 10, 2026. She was born on November 27, 1931, in Galloway, Missouri, to Onas and Elith (Smith) Peltz. On January 7, 1972, Betty and Keith Mallory were united in marriage and shared over 54 years together.

Betty was a retired cosmetologist and homemaker.

Betty is survived by her husband, Keith Mallory; children, Gary Tuttle and wife Melva of Mt. Vernon, Vickie Harmon-Hall and husband Galen of Aurora; grandchild, Valerie Harmon; sister-in-law, Connie Knackstedt; brother-in-law, Kenton “Rex” Mallory; niece, Shirley Stokes and husband Rick; other nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends.

Betty is preceded in death by her parents, Onas and Elith Peltz; brothers, Francis Peltz and wife Sharon and Rollo Peltz and wife Donna.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Integrity Hospice and can be mailed to 2131 E. Primrose St, Springfield, MO 65804 or left with the funeral home.

Visitation will be 10:00AM until service time, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Ash Grove. Funeral services will begin at 11:00AM at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Ash Grove Cemetery.