Betty L. Flynn, 88, of Holton, KS, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Holton Community Hospital with family by her side. She was born November 19, 1929 in Holton, KS the daughter of Leonard G. and Elsie M. (Moore) Askren.

Betty graduated from Holton High School in 1947. She worked for the Jackson County Extension Office, 6 years for the State Highway Department in Topeka and for 32 years for the City of Holton as the Utility Clerk. Betty also worked for 20 years for Lee’s Flowers and the past 10 years at Mercer Funeral Home.

She was a member of First Christian Church in Holton and had been attending Larkinburg Christian Church. Betty was also a member of Moose Auxiliary in Topeka and had been on various bowling leagues for 40 years.

Betty’s love was her family and she was very involved in all of their lives. She enjoyed quilting and made numerous quilts for her children and grandchildren.
She married Wade Miller on February 22, 1948 in Holton, they later divorced. She married Harold Flynn on August 18, 1972 in Holton, he preceded her in death on July 24, 1974. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Bowser and a brother, Bob Askren.

Survivors include 2 daughters, Connie S. Nordstrom (Jim) of Topeka, KS and Barbara Collins (Roger) of Holton, KS; a son, Warren D. Miller (Heather) of Holdrege, NE; 7 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in the Holton Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Larkinburg Church or HCH Nursing Dept. c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.