Barrett, Bettie Marie Joyce, 84, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at her home in Burien, WA. She was born in Colorado Springs, CO on September 1, 1934; daughter of Amba Barton Joyce and Bertha Lois Darnall Joyce.
Bettie was a strong woman who loved the adventure of life, including many overseas tours of duty with her husband, “Hank” and her 5 children. Together they lived in Turkey, Germany, England, Taiwan and many different states here at home. She has lived in the Seattle, WA area for 15 years, but lived in Clearwater and Brooksville, FL for 35 years prior to moving to Seattle.
She loved sewing, crafting, and many other creative pursuits. Most of all, she loved her family, including her fur babies.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Harry Lewis Barrett. They married on October 26, 1950.
She is survived by 5 children: Mindy Exum, Seattle, WA; Terry Bruce Barrett (Bernadette), Clearwater, FL; Sandra Fox (Joseph), Lecanto, FL; Carrie Teel, Frisco, TX; and Mark Barrett (Debra), Burien, WA.
10 Grandchildren: Elisabeth Simmons (Trey); Heather Turcsanyi (Jason); Amber McGuire (Travis); Joseph Fox (Dawn); Theresa Fox; Chazz Teel; Calan Teel (Eri Lee); Chloe, Toni, and Ariel Barrett
13 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren
2 Sisters: Juanita Williams and Elane Joyce
Professional services and support provided by Yarington’s/White Center Funeral Home.
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