Betty Jean Brown, 64, of Horton, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at the Mission Village Living Center. She was born on October 8, 1956 in Tampa, Florida, the daughter of James and Alberta Cadue Brown.

Betty "Boop" Brown aka "Aunt Betty" from the softball fields and a well-used first baseman's mitt, from the green trees and flowing green grass of the Kickapoo reservation, and the x-box playing days when it was as simple as blasting each other on the screen. She was from a simple family, yet complex during the time, with a distinction of being "off the beaten path", but rather simply misunderstood, with love and togetherness that only she brought being the pillar and link to the family. She was from "everyone else thinks their right, but I know I Am" and "I ought to just bop you". She was from the freedom of the open road on her Harley Davidson and the fact she wanted a new car every other year. She was from being truthful to fault and "you must follow her rules under her roof", but always had the best interest in mind for someone and cared more than she showed it. She was from Florida and the military family of James and Alberta, but found her own footing in Brown County while eating fried bread and corn soup and being Aunt Betty for more than just family. From earning the rank of sergeant from the Brown County Sherriff's Department, and collecting an assortment of fun "toys" through the uphill battle called life and having a work ethic that is tough to match, she succeeded. From "just don't get on her bad side" to the amazing stories she told and the loving hugs she would give, you knew she loved you and you knew it was real. From the simple things in life to saying it like it is, you shall be missed and forever remembered. We love you "Aunt Boop" !!

She is survived by a brother, Lincoln Brown of Horton, Kansas and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Gordon Brown.

A funeral dinner will be held at 12:00 noon on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at the Kickapoo Community Building on the Kickapoo reservation.  A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com