Beth Elaine Frendle Flowers, 64, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2012 with family by her side at Midland hospice. She was born May 28, 1947 in Leavenworth, the daughter of Melvin J. and Betty M. Frendle . She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1965. Beth was preceded in death by her mother Betty Frendle, husband Aaron E. Flowers and daughter Amy L. Spencer. Beth worked for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Topeka for a number of years. She followed Nascar racing and KU basketball. Beth is survived by her daughter Debra Flowers of Topeka, a son David (Annette) Flowers of Conway, Arkansas, her father Melvin Frendle of Topeka, two sisters Nancy (Mike) Capurro of Topeka and Susan (Less) Root of Topeka, a brother Randy (Debbie) Frendle of Topeka, 9 grandchildren, 3 stepgrandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.