Quinnett, Betty D.

QUINNETT, DEMOSS, COWMAN

Posted By: Ernie Braida (email)
Date: 1/10/2010 at 15:11:28

Betty Darlene Quinnett was born July 11, 1925 in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of Edwin and Ora (DeMoss) Quinnett.

She was raised in Knoxville, and as a young woman Betty cleaned houses and worked as a waitress. In later years, Betty worked at the Knoxville V.A. Hospital in the laundry department. She eventually retired from the V.A. after 22 years of service. In her spare time, Betty enjoyed her cats, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren. She was also a faithful member of the New Covenant Church.

Betty passed away on Monday, January 19, 2009 at the Mercy Hospital, in Des Moines, at the age of 83 years, 6 months and 8 days.

She was preceded in death by her parents and 10 brothers and sisters.

Those left to honor her memory include her daughter, Joyce Davis (Jon) of Knoxville; son, Tim Cowman (Paula) of Quincy, Illinois; 8 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild.

Burial: Graceland Cemetery, Knoxville, IA

Bertrand Funeral Homes Jan 2009