Betty Joan David, age 93, Maryville, Missouri, formerly of Fairfax, Missouri, died Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Parkdale Manor Care Center in Maryville.
Betty was born in rural Holt County, Missouri near Mound City. She was the daughter of the late Lester L. and Claudia (Adkison) Davis. Betty attended High School in Mound City. Betty was united in marriage to Earl David Jr. August 14, 1948, to this union one child was born Tommy Lee “Tom” David. Betty was the co-owner of the Dairy Diner in Fairfax. Betty and Earl operated the Diner for over 25 years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Fairfax Christian Church. Betty had a true gift for making people feel welcome. Her door was always open to family, friends, and strangers alike. She had a deep love for ice cream and a generous spirit that made sure no one ever left her home hungry. She had some of the best stories that you could sit and listen to for hours. She was a lot of fun and just a bit of a spitfire-full of life, quick with a laugh, and never afraid to speak her mind. Her sense of humor, sharp wit, and lively spirit made her unforgettable to all who knew her.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her husband’s Earl Jr. (2002) and Bud Williams Jr. (2020), son Tom David, an infant granddaughter, granddaughter Michelle McGuire, a great grandchild, 3 sisters Marie Dougherty, Helen Salfrank and Wilma Jean Knox.
Survivors include grandchildren, Victoria (Kent) Lager, Sean (Meg) McGuire, Mickey (Barbie) McGuire, 7 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other friends and loved ones.
Per her wishes Betty’s body has been cremated under the care of the Schooler Funeral Home, Fairfax/Craig. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 PM, Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the Fairfax Christian Church, where the family will receive friends from 3-4 PM prior to the service. A private family inurnment will be in English Grove Cemetery, Fairfax.
Memorials may be given to Asera Care Hospice, 301 East Price Avenue, Savannah, Missouri 64485
