Martha Beshore, age 96 of Rich Hill

Martha Beshore, 96 of Rich Hill, Missouri passed away Friday, May 9^th, 2025 at Bates County Memorial Hospital.  A visitation will be held 9:30 am to 10:30 am Friday, May 16^th, 2025 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009).  Funeral services will follow at 10:30 am Friday, also at the funeral home with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Butler Public Library or Butler Rehab and Healthcare activity fund.  Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

 Martha Lou Beshore was born September 21, 1928 in Rich Hill, Missouri, the daughter of Glen and Cecile Deems Rapps.  She grew up in the Rich Hill area and attended the Mission Branch School and Rich Hill High School graduating in 1946.  Martha was united in Marriage to William “Bill” Beshore, Jr.  As they began life together, Martha would raise their two sons and travel with Bill during his career in the United States Air Force.

Family was always important to Martha, and as her family grew, so did her love for each of them.  Along with her two sons, she welcomed four grandchildren and later five great-grandchildren.

Martha loved to cook, especially for her family and many times at family functions.  She also loved to garden and care for her home.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bill Beshore, a sister Glenda McElroy, brother Edward Rapps, and a grandson Benjamin Beshore.  She is survived by her two sons, John Beshore (Michelle), and Randy Beshore (Katie), grandsons, Jason Beshore, Jeff Beshore (Katie), Brett Beshore (Katie), and Will Beshore (Nickie), along with five great-grandchildren.

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