1926
Betty
2017
Betty T. Barrett
June 27, 1926 — June 20, 2017
Betty Mae Taylor, age 90, of Surprise, Arizona passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at About Seniors Assisted Living in Surprise, Arizona. She was born in Sisseton, South Dakota on June 27, 1926, to Ceylon and Veva (Varns) Taylor.
Betty moved to Minnesota at a young age and lived most of her life in Lake City. Betty was married to Lawrence G. Miller on September 22, 1945 until his death in 1982. Betty was married to Kenneth Barrett on October 11, 1986 until his death in February 2, 2015. Betty's working career included working as a secretary for the local nursery before its closing, and then she worked as a city clerk in Red Wing, Minnesota until her retirement. Betty and Ken enjoyed square dancing. After her retirement, Betty and Ken traveled extensively all across the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, and Europe. Betty was active in St. Mark's Episcopal Church singing in the choir. Betty and Ken moved to Wittmann, Arizona in May 2014 to be near family, but Lake City always remained Betty's home. Betty had numerous brothers and sisters, half-brothers and sisters, and stepbrothers and sisters, but said there was no distinction they were all her brothers and sisters. Betty is survived by one half-brother Ron Varns in Mounds View, Minnesota, a stepdaughter Redessa Moreland in Wittmann, Arizona, a stepdaughter Lynette Coultas in Bellevue, Nebraska, two step-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Kenneth Barrett and Lawrence Miller and parents.
Funeral Services will be Friday, June 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Lake City with Rev. Barbara Mathias officiating. Burial will be at Lakewood Cemetery in Lake City. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Online condolences can be sent to http://www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com
110 S Oak St.
Lake City, MN 55041
110 S Oak St.
Lake City, MN 55041
Betty moved to Minnesota at a young age and lived most of her life in Lake City. Betty was married to Lawrence G. Miller on September 22, 1945 until his death in 1982. Betty was married to Kenneth Barrett on October 11, 1986 until his death in February 2, 2015. Betty's working career included working as a secretary for the local nursery before its closing, and then she worked as a city clerk in Red Wing, Minnesota until her retirement. Betty and Ken enjoyed square dancing. After her retirement, Betty and Ken traveled extensively all across the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, and Europe. Betty was active in St. Mark's Episcopal Church singing in the choir. Betty and Ken moved to Wittmann, Arizona in May 2014 to be near family, but Lake City always remained Betty's home. Betty had numerous brothers and sisters, half-brothers and sisters, and stepbrothers and sisters, but said there was no distinction they were all her brothers and sisters. Betty is survived by one half-brother Ron Varns in Mounds View, Minnesota, a stepdaughter Redessa Moreland in Wittmann, Arizona, a stepdaughter Lynette Coultas in Bellevue, Nebraska, two step-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Kenneth Barrett and Lawrence Miller and parents.
Funeral Services will be Friday, June 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Lake City with Rev. Barbara Mathias officiating. Burial will be at Lakewood Cemetery in Lake City. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Online condolences can be sent to http://www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com
Visitation
JUN 30. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)
St. Mark's Episcopal Church - Lake City110 S Oak St.
Lake City, MN 55041
Funeral Service
JUN 30. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT)
St. Mark's Episcopal Church - Lake City110 S Oak St.
Lake City, MN 55041
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