Betty Irene Sayler, 75, of Burlington, Kansas, passed away on July 16, 2026, at Coffey County Hospital in Burlington.

She was born on September 19, 1950, in Burlington to Howard and Audrey (Leatherman) Hegg. Betty graduated from Burlington High School in 1968 and later attended college classes with one of her sisters.

On February 11, 1977, Betty Irene Hegg married Jesse Leo Sayler in Miami, Oklahoma. They shared 38 wonderful years of marriage before Jesse's passing on December 7, 2015.

Betty worked for more than 30 years as a Purchaser/Buyer at Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Center. She was known for her strong work ethic and dedication throughout her career.

Betty loved spending time with her family and making memories together. She enjoyed countless weekends at the sand dunes in Oklahoma, relaxing on the lake with her son Ryan and his children, and teaching her grandchildren everything she knew about cooking and baking. Her greatest joy was being surrounded by those she loved.

She is survived by her son, Ryan Sayler and wife, Tara, of Lawrence, Kansas; stepdaughters, Michelle Dolph and husband, Monty, and Bobbi Jo Brady and husband, Tony, both of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; eleven grandchildren, Jessica (Garrett) Sewell, Mandy (Carson) Bray, Cassidy (Nick) Scott, Ethan Brady, Elijah Brady, Aiden Brady, Tori (Kendall) Reeves, Megan (Jordan) Anderson, Jessica Sayler, Jake Sayler, and Peyton Sayler; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Carolyn Crooks, Peggy Counts, and Cindy Dwight; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Sayler; her parents, Howard and Audrey Hegg; and her sister, Kathleen "Kitty" Wright.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Jones Funeral Home in Burlington. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery. The family will greet friends before the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Coffey County Transportation, in care of Jones Funeral Home, P.O. Box 227, Burlington, KS 66839.