ULYSSES – Clara Betterton, 98, died Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in Wichita. 

She was born Feb. 20, 1928 to Harry and Pearl (Miller) Johnson.

She married Harold Lloyd Betterton in 1948. He preceded her in death.

She dedicated 20 years of service to Gray and Rosel Department Store.

She never missed an opportunity to support her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, attending their sporting events, school activities, and special occasions.

She also enjoyed traveling and loved going on cruises.

Survivors include her daughters, Debra Hagerman and husband, Richard, Sherry Betterton, and Cindy Garcia and husband, Ernie; brother, Donald Johnson; seven grandchildren: Tess Peden and husband, Kurtis, Brandi Salinas and husband, Francisco, Cari Hagerman, Sean Hagerman and wife, Leeann, Kizzy Hagerman and Vaunechio Johnson, Mandy Garcia, and Eric Garcia and wife, Yazmin; nine great-grandchildren: Lance Hagerman and wife, Britny, Tyler Peden and wife, Alexis, Colby Hagerman, Tanner Peden, Brianna Elliot, Braysen Salinas, Jaxsen Salinas, Julian Garcia and Aulanii Garcia; and six great-great-grandchildren: Ben Hagerman, Shae Hagerman, Brooklyn Hagerman, Finn Peden, Miles Peden, Kailan Burkholter.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Sharlett Lamberson; son-in-law, Gail Lamberson; brothers: Richard, Wayne and Marvin Johnson; and sisters: Doris Johnson, Vinita Holton, and Betty McFadden.

• Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 at the Garnand Funeral Home Chapel in Ulysses.

Burial will follow at the Ulysses Cemetery in Ulysses.

Condolences may be left at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.