Elizabeth M. Barrett

BARRETT, Elizabeth M.
"Betty" (Booth)
Age 80, of Troy, PA, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 18, 2007, at the Bradford County Manor. She was the loving wife of Rev. James W. Barrett, to whom she married on August 25, 1952. The couple had 55 happy years together. Family and friends are welcome to call from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 21, 2007, at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy, PA. Following the visitation at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home, there will be a service to celebrate Mrs. Barrett's life with Rev. Gill Mitchell and Rev. Charles Hess officiating. Betty was born on May 2, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA. She was the daughter of the late A. Alan and Florence (Kellogg) Booth. After graduating from Mansfield Normal School (Mansfield University), Betty went into teaching before starting her family with her husband, Jim. When she and Jim married and started their family, Betty became a dedicated wife and mother. Beyond performing the usual duties of a Pastor's wife in the various United Methodist Churches where Jim ministered, she also belonged to the United Methodist Women. To Betty, family meant everything. Her family includes her husband, Jim; her son, David O. (Wendy) Barrett of Ontario, NY; her daughter, Elizabeth M. (Barrett) Mortimer of Beaver Dams, NY; her grandson, Eric M. (Crystal) Barrett of Williamson, NY; her great-grandchildren, Corbin and Alexis Barrett; and her brother, Alan (Marjorie) Booth of Nashville, TN; along with several nieces and nephews. Her parents and her brother, Arnold Booth, preceded Betty in death. Contributions in Betty's memory may be given to the charity of one's own choosing. Send condolences at: BestLifeTributes.com