Betty June (Doan) Henn passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022 in Wichita. Betty was born March 19, 1931 in El Dorado, Kansas to Linza Wayne and Emma (Freeze) Doan. She grew up in Oil Hill and graduated from El Dorado High School in 1948. She married the love of her life, Carl Edward Henn on May 11, 1953 and adored him for their entire marriage. She was a convert to the Catholic faith and a lifelong parishioner at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Betty was a homemaker and she and Carl had six children; whom she loved dearly. She embraced her vocation as wife and mother. Her gift of hospitality was enjoyed by countless family members, friends and many adopted family members. One of Betty’s strongest gifts was her ability to make everyone feel loved, special and welcome. Betty always had room for another chair at her dinner table, where plenty of laughter and joyful conversation always accompanied a meal. Betty also enjoyed working in several physician’s offices including Dr. Brian and Dr. Reddy. She volunteered for many years at the Kansas Oil Museum where she gave presentations to school kids about growing up in a lease house at Oil Hill. Betty’s love, sweetness and kind personality grew even stronger the last few years of her life. Betty is survived by her 6 children; Tony (Lynn) Henn, Atlanta, GA, Carla (Tom) Dill, Salina, KS, Linda Henn, Wichita, KS, Jerry (Denise) Henn, Basehor, KS, Bill (Donna) Henn, Bellville, TX, David (Tonya) Henn, Haslet, TX. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren and twelve greatgrandchildren: Matt (Kristen) Dill, Cora, Isaac and June, Jackie (Mark) Bacon, Cade Ellie and Owen, Michael (Grace) Dill, John, Cecilia and Francis, Chris Dill, Adam (Katie) Henn, Abbey (Chris) Smreker and Alice, Andrew (Elizabeth) Henn, Chris (Rachel) Henn, Mckenzie and Wyatt, Zachary (Rachel) Henn, Sarah Henn, Nathan Henn, Tony Scruggs and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl, brothers, Floyd, Melvin and Danny Doan and one grandson, Richey Scruggs.
Friends may gather with the family from 5-7pm on Friday, February 4 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church where a Vigil Service will be held at 7pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 5, at 10am. Betty will be laid to rest at Walnut Valley Memorial Park in El Dorado. Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to the Butler County Historical Society and to Chisholm Place. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory at www.carlsonkirbymorris.com
