Beth Jolene (Showalter) Huffman, 58, of Helena, MO,  passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023 at a hospice center in Kansas City, MO.

Beth Jolene Showalter Huffman, 58, passed away on October 9, 2023 after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. She was born to Eva (Beahler) and Lynn Showalter on October 5, 1965 in Wichita, Kansas. The Showalter's moved to Helena, Missouri in 1978 where Beth attended Savannah High School and met the love of her life, Tracy Huffman, with whom she shared 35 years of marriage. She enjoyed sports and especially loved playing softball, which she continued to play for many years.

Beth graduated from Missouri Western with an Associate's Degree in Secretarial Science, which served her well in her future career. She went on to work at the Walt Disney Company in Los Angeles for the SVP Deputy General Counsel for five years. Being incredibly skilled, with an infectious personality and easy charm, Beth soon found her next opportunity as the Assistant to the Chairman & CEO of Walt Disney Company. She maintained many professional and personal relationships with her co-workers from Walt Disney long after returning to Helena.

Beth was very active in the community and typically ended up in the leadership role. Beth enjoyed estate sales, gardening, and travel. But what she loved most was spending time with her family. Beth was the favorite aunt to her 15 nieces and nephews and to her 28 great nieces and nephews.

Beth is survived by her husband, Tracy, and her two sons; Casey, Kansas City, and Shelby (Jessica), St. Joseph.
Sister; Linda Williams (Birmingham, AL); Carol Cline (Sam) Lyons, KS; Christina Zimmerman (Darrel) Columbia, MO; and Brothers: Mitch Showalter (Angie) St. Louis, MO, and Victor Showalter (Helena, MO).  Father-in-law Larry Huffman, mother-in-law Julia Huffman of Centennial, CO., and brother-in-law Cary Huffman of Savannah, MO.

The family will receive friends 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Thursday evening at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.

Memorial Service; 11:00 AM Friday, at the ROC Fellowship Church at 2606 Sycamore Ct, St Joseph, MO 64503.

In Lieu of Flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to;the Helena Cemetery or to the Music Accents Fund.