Butler — Betty Lou Kreft, of Butler, formerly of Williamstown, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on Monday July 13, 2026 at River Valley Nursing Home, just 120 days shy of her 100th birthday.
Born on November 30, 1926 in Kahoka, MO, she was the daughter of the late Ray Frank and Virginia Barrows Walker.
On June 11, 1945, Betty was united in marriage to Russell Kreft; he preceded her in death in 1978. She retired after many years with General Electric in Louisville, where she served as an Executive Secretary. She had many passions in life, including being a faithful and loving mother, grandma, and great-grandmother. Betty touched many lives as a selfless, compassionate Christian lady. Until her passing, she was the oldest living member of Williamstown Baptist Church, where she faithfully expressed her love for the Lord and her church family by volunteering with the ministry of Helping Hands, serving as Director of the WMU (Women’s Missionary Union) and actively involved with the Super Seniors; for many years she taught the adult woman’s Sunday School Class as well as the Grant County Adult Literacy Enrichment Program.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Warren Walker and Craig Walker.
Betty leaves to carry on her legacy, two daughters, Virginia Mooney, of Columbia, SC, Rebecca (Ray) Chiles of Falmouth; along with five grandchildren, Bryan Mooney, Columbia, SC; Lisa Mooney, Mexico City; Carrie (Dave) Thomas, Foster, KY; Michael Chiles, Falmouth, KY; Jill (Chad) Collins, La Quinta, CA; and seven great-grandchildren: Elizabeth Hamm, Athens, GA; Russell Hamm, Cleveland, OH; Holden Hamm, Salt Lake City, UT, Rebecca Ham, Denver, CO; Evan Thomas, Aaron Thomas, and Hannah Thomas all of Foster.
Services were held Friday July 17, 2026 at Elliston - Stanley Funeral Home - Williamstown. Funeral was officiated by Rev. Sam Newman and Rev. Shane Embry.
On Monday morning family and friends gathered at Resthaven Cemetery in Louisville, where Betty was laid to rest beside her late husband, Russell.
Memorial contributions may be made in Betty’s memory to: Williamstown Baptist Church, 214 North Main St., Williamstown, KY 41097 OR Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Dr., Maysville, KY 41056.
BETTY LOU KREFT