Betty Lu Kline

March 10, 2025 at 5:37 p.m.


Bette Lu Graham/Gilmore Kline was born in Stuttgart, Ark., on Oct. 6, 1927, and went to heaven on March 5, 2025. “Mama,” as she was known to many, will be dearly missed.
Bette Lu is survived by three children: Linda Hough (Gregory), of Fort Wayne; Vanessa Huffman (Charles), of Lakeville; and David Gilmore (LuAnn), of Atlanta, Ga.

      

She was known as grandmother or “Grandmala” to 11 grandchildren: Renee (Jimmy) Story, Duane (Megan) Burris, Amber (Tyson) Murphy, Dave (JoElle) Burris, Joy Gilmore-Riddle and Robert ll (Tisha) Gilmore, Aaron Huffman, Shane Huffman, Ashley (Andy) Greathouse, Faith (Greg) Miller and Bethany Breitland. She is also survived by 31 great-children and one great-great-grandchild.
Bette Lu was preceded in death by her son, Robert Gilmore Jr., who passed in 2008.
A devoted follower of Jesus, Bette Lu spent hours daily in prayer for her family, friends, and those who came across her path. She is now happy to be forever with Him.
Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw is entrusted with Bette Lu’s care. The burial will take place privately at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given in her name to the 700 Club.
To leave a condolence, visit www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Bette Lu Graham/Gilmore Kline was born in Stuttgart, Ark., on Oct. 6, 1927, and went to heaven on March 5, 2025. “Mama,” as she was known to many, will be dearly missed.
Bette Lu is survived by three children: Linda Hough (Gregory), of Fort Wayne; Vanessa Huffman (Charles), of Lakeville; and David Gilmore (LuAnn), of Atlanta, Ga.

      

She was known as grandmother or “Grandmala” to 11 grandchildren: Renee (Jimmy) Story, Duane (Megan) Burris, Amber (Tyson) Murphy, Dave (JoElle) Burris, Joy Gilmore-Riddle and Robert ll (Tisha) Gilmore, Aaron Huffman, Shane Huffman, Ashley (Andy) Greathouse, Faith (Greg) Miller and Bethany Breitland. She is also survived by 31 great-children and one great-great-grandchild.
Bette Lu was preceded in death by her son, Robert Gilmore Jr., who passed in 2008.
A devoted follower of Jesus, Bette Lu spent hours daily in prayer for her family, friends, and those who came across her path. She is now happy to be forever with Him.
Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw is entrusted with Bette Lu’s care. The burial will take place privately at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given in her name to the 700 Club.
To leave a condolence, visit www.TitusFuneralHome.com

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