Bettie Francis (McCartney) Heitman, born November 12, 1921, died peacefully on July 1, 2017 at home, in her son Terry's arms. She joined the love of her life and favorite dance partner in Heaven, while Frank Sinatra sang Bettie's favorite songs in the background. Bettie was 95 years old and had battled Alzheimer's for nine years. She was born and raised in Kingfisher, OK. She was the daughter of Harry and Minnie McCartney. In 1950, she married Guy Wehner in San Antonio, TX where she worked for the U.S. Army transcribing for a general at the local base. From that marriage came one son, Ronald Joe Wehner, DDS of Rogersville, MO. In 1955, she married her soulmate and dance partner, Maurice Bearn Heitman, always anticipating their first dance in Heaven upon his death. Preceding her in death were her parents Harry and Minnie McCartney, brother Fredrick of Carlsbad, CA, and her husband Maurice. Bettie is survived by her sons Terry Heitman of Springfield, Ronald Wehner of Rogersville; and grandchildren, Wendy Lynn Wehner, Springfield and Robert Cole Wehner of Ozark.

Bettie was a real "people person" and a born salesperson. She loved meeting the needs of her clients and had a great sense of style. With the encouragement of her husband Maurice, she began selling women's shoes in their living room eventually moving into women's clothing. Shortly thereafter she opened a women's dress store, "The Classy Dame" focused on fine ladies' apparel located at the Brentwood Center, Springfield, MO. In line with Bettie's spirited personality, and love of laughter, is one of her favorite stories regarding the "Classy Dame". On a trip to the horse races in Hot Springs, AR with Maurice and their dancing friends from "The Top Of Town", she placed a bet on a horse named "Classy Dame." Her bet paid off, the horse won and the rest is a fantastic history. Bettie believed it was a lucky name and chose it as a good luck omen for her store. History shows it must have been true as the store stayed in business for 37 years.

Visitation will be at Gorman-Scharpf on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Christ Episcopal Church, 601 East Walnut, Springfield, MO at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Fr. John Biggs, with eulogy by Steve Flower, followed by a reception at the church's Parish Hall and interment in Hazelwood Cemetery. Her son, Terry, wishes to thank Dr. Zubair for his extraordinary care he gave Bettie and Season Hospice (especially Sheryl and Joe, RN's). Terry sends a very special thank you to Kelly Jenson, Bettie's caregiver of four years, for her kindnesses, friendship and love gained through pain, yet sealed for eternity.

Donations may be made to "Outreach Committee" in care of Christ Episcopal Church, 601 East Walnut, Springfield, MO. It is a ministry focused on feeding the hungry and homeless in downtown Springfield, MO.