Betty Jean Leap Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Betty Jean Leap of Hannibal, Missouri, who passed away on January 7, 2024 at the age of 93. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty Jean Leap to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leamon Lincoln Kerns and Sadie Howdeshell Kerns; her siblings, Francis Kerns, Robert Kerns, Cecil Kerns, Raymond Kerns, Billy Kerns, Stella DeLaPorte and Irene Kerns; her son-in-law Gary Luck; and her grandchildren, David Leap and Angie Bickford.
She is survived by: her children, Maurice L. Leap (Cindy) of El Dorado, KS, Marcia J. Luck of Hannibal, MO, Linda F. Bahr (Geoff) of Grain Valley, MO and Cynthia L. Smith (Gerald) of Hannibal, MO; her grandchildren, James Leap (Mary), Chris Luck (Sandy), Courtney Shadwell (Shawn), Stacy Hansen (Aaron), Steven Luck, Christina McCoy (Jeremy), Ian Bahr, Gerald Smith Jr. (Daphne), Diana McReynolds (Anthony), Eric Smith and Patrick Smith; and her husband Cessna. She is also survived by 27 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Northeast Missouri Humane Society or Hydesburg United Methodist Church.
