Betty Lou VanSteenberg, 85, of Nixa, Missouri, and formerly of Washington, Illinois, passed away on January 23, 2026.

She was born on August 29, 1940, in Leachville, Arkansas. She married David L. Stuart Sr. on January 31, 1960.

Her loving family includes her children Lagena K. Jenkins and David (Diana) Stuart Jr. She will be missed by her three grandsons, one granddaughter, eight great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her sons Donald E. Stuart and Danny Stuart, her brother George Dublin, and her sister Loretta Dublin.

She worked at Target for many years as a salesclerk. Betty was passionate about sewing, creating blankets for new mothers, friends, and family. She was generous and loved to give of herself, sometimes more than she probably should have.

A graveside service will be held at 11 am on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Glendale Cemetery in Washington. Her daughter, Lagena Jenkins, will officiate. Mason-White Funeral Home in Washington is handling arrangements. To share a memory or send condolences to her family, visit www.masonfuneralhomes.com.