Betty Pauline Aldrich

Betty Pauline (Reynolds) Aldrich, 92, of Ozark, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in Ozark Riverview Manor in Ozark. She was born on Feb. 24, 1934, in Birmingham, the daughter of J.R. and Nellie Reynolds. She was also a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Republic.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Billy Joe; her parents; two brothers Ray and Ralph Reynolds.

She is survived by her loving sons; Bill (Debora) Aldrich, Mike (Donna) Aldrich, and Phil (Karen) Aldrich; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister Linda (Richard) Hill.

Family received friends and relatives on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Meadors Funeral Home in Republic. Funeral services followed at 3 p.m. with Pastor Lee Miller officiating.

She will be laid to rest beside her husband at Missouri Veterans Cemetery at a later date. Her care has been entrusted to Meadors.