Betty A. Mallinckrodt (née: Thilking) of Augusta, Missouri, passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 91.
Betty was born on November 23, 1934, in Augusta, MO, to the late Emmons and Anna Thilking (née: Holt)
Betty was a lifetime member of Femme Osage UCC in Augusta, Missouri. As a lifetime member, Betty would also become the church organist for 50 years. Betty loved playing various musical instruments, including the organ, piano, dulcimer, and guitar. She also loved crocheting, quilting, playing bingo, and playing cards with friends and family. Betty was a Red Hat Society member. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Betty is survived by her son, Alan Mallinckrodt of Warrenton, Missouri; daughter, Donna (Lawrence) Lamke of New Haven, Missouri; five grandchildren, David Lamke, April Lamke, Susan Lamke, Joshua Mallinckrodt, and Micah Mallinckrodt; 9 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Herbert Mallinckrodt, and her brother, Wayne Thilking.
Betty's compassion, kind heart, and smile will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.