Betty Jane Little
December 30, 1928 – October 14, 2025
Betty Jane Little of Lincoln, was born to Alfred R and Hazel B Stenson in Minden, Nebraska. She graduated from Minden High School in 1946 and Hastings College in 1951. Betty married Donald E. Little on April 29, 1951.
Betty enjoyed teaching vocal and piano music in both the public and private sector for many years. She especially enjoyed her close association and socializing with loving cousins, friends, and neighbors.
She is preceded in death by her husband (Donald), parents (Alfred and Hazel), and Aunt and Uncle (Oma and Andy Peterson ).
Betty is survived by two sons, David (Paula) Little of Rusk, Texas; Michael Little of North Platte, Nebraska, two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Special appreciation is given to the compassionate and skilled staff of Legacy Terrace and Bryan West Hospice – Lincoln for the care given to Betty and her family.
Private memorial service pending.
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I got to know Betty over the past year. I absolutely loved visiting with her! She was quite spunky! We would laugh and also just talk. She was an amazing lady and I feel grateful to have known her. I am sorry for your loss; I’m sure you will miss her.
Betty was such a beloved sister in Chapter GQ. We were delighted when she and Don moved back to Lincoln.
In about 1970 I took voice lessons from Betty. I was a sophomore at East High. She was so warm and inviting. I loved everything about lessons except “la-be-da-me-ni-po-tu-la-be-da-me-ni-po-tu-la,” or whatever those vocal exercises were called. But those exercises, and Betty’s cheerful helpful, guidance, made a big difference for me. I’ll never forget her, especially because Betty had me sing with my guitar at her church once. That led to my auditioning for Rick Evan (of Zager and Evans), who’d sold five million copies of “In the Year 2525” in 1969. And that led to a singing career with various groups that continues today, though I’m almost 72! (It probably also led to my 41 years of teaching piano.) Thank you, Betty! My condolences.