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Carol Twyman
May 31, 2012
Happy Birthday, Betty. You were a great woman and a sweet friend. Sharyne and I see each other at least weekly, and we talk about you all the time. Love you!
Sharyne Cousins Mettee
May 31, 2012
Betty would have been 92 today. Thank you all for thinking of her.
Ret. Sgt. Robert Palmer
May 23, 2012
Betty was one of many nice Ladies I had the privilege of knowing and working with at Miami Dade PD
Gayle Bainbridge
June 12, 2011
Reading through all of these delightful messages just goes to show how alive Betty is in our hearts and minds. She was a super human being and blessed with a very devoted daughter.
Gail Ferrington Brent
June 7, 2011
I too was fortunate to spend time with Betty, my dear friend Sharyne's mother, when I lived in Miami. I was always made to feel most welcome into her home and her extended family. Betty was a generous and upbeat person who set a shining example in that she lived her life with tremendous gusto. I shall always remember her fondly.
Sandy Barrera ( Menendez)
June 6, 2011
I had the privilege of working with Betty on my very first job at Metro Homicide in Miami. She helped me tremendously with the challenges and gruesome details of the job. As she would always say "Life is a bowl of cherry pits" , something I never forgot, along with her good humor and no-nonsense personality. She will always live on in my memory as a very special person and teacher. My condolences to all of the family. May she rest in peace.
Bob Ritchie
June 3, 2011
Wow, my mind is filled with a million Great memories of Betty as I read of her passing. I'll never forget her smile, energy and the love she gave all of us that grew up with the Cousins family.
I'm sorry for your loss, Betty will always be remembered.
Robert Palmer
June 1, 2011
My Condolences and prayers goes out to Betty's family. Betty was of the three best secretaries along with Gerry Schickler and Irene Shore. They all guided me along my way through my time on Miami-Dade. Rest in Peace betty
Jarrett Crawford
June 1, 2011
Betty took many of us under her wings when we first arrived in Homicide. She was trully an angel then as I am sure she is now.
Madelyn Pedraza
May 31, 2011
Betty was my 2nd Mom, I enjoyed every minute I was able to spend with her. She would make my day reading the paper together doing crossword puzzles and watching her favorite game shows on TV. I loved her dearly and miss her. I was honored to be a part of her life.
Diane Bray & Max Howard
May 31, 2011
Betty Cousins was a fabulous woman and a dear friend. My husband & I shared many Thanksgivings and other meals and get togethers with Betty, Sharyne, Mykle and other friends. It was always a treat spending time with Betty. We spent many happy hours working on jigsaw puzzles, talking and laughing and sometimes just being silly. She was a very special, very funny, bright, beautiful and loving woman. We will miss her!
May 31, 2011
Betty will be missed by our family. She was always FUN! I loved to look out from the bandstand and see her dancing in the ailes with her daughter, Sharyne. At any party, there was always a crowd around her. Gone but not forgotten. Our condolences to her family.
Paul & Lynne Noble and Family
Dennis McGroarty
May 30, 2011
Betty was a wonderful lady. She was always willing to help anyone on the second floor, regardless of what you needed.
She was truly an asset to the MDPD. My condolences to her family and friends.
May 30, 2011
It'a easy to understand why so many wonderful things have been said about Betty. She was all that and more. May she rest in peace. Terry and Carol Twyman
May 30, 2011
To all of Betty's friends from the police department: Thank you so much for your comments. Betty absolutely loved her job - I still have many of her mementos. If any of you care to share a story or just say hi, please contact me at [email protected]. Again, thanks. Sharyne Mettee
David Rivers
May 29, 2011
Without Betty many of us wouldn't have survived. As Marshall stated she was the glue that held the place together. Our world is a more sad place without her. She will be missed and our prayers are with the family.
May 29, 2011
Betty was a special lady that I had the pleasure of working with for several years she was a loyal & enthusiastic person. Betty was the mother figure to many young former homicides detectives We will miss her dearly.
Extending my deepest sympathy.
Lou Diecidue.
Don Matthews
May 29, 2011
Having been in Homicide three times over the years Betty was a bright spot in our life. She was Homicide during her time. She will be missed by a great number of people.
Marshall Frank
May 29, 2011
If there was such a thing as an MVP of Homicide in the 1970's and 1980's, it wouldn't be a detective or a captain, it would be Betty Cousins because she was the glue that kept it together, long before computers and automated records. Betty (or BC as she was known) was THE computer for homicide, and a fun personality to work with besides. A great lady. My condolences to the family.
May 29, 2011
To the Cousins family, I know your hearts are filled with sorry, but what great memories of a great lady that you share will go on forever. I knew Betty since 1967 and honestly say she was one of the most gifted assets homicide had. Her knowledge and memory of cases helped many a detective, including myself. Betty, may you continue to shine you face upon us from ahigh. Wayne McCarthy
Dick Calvert
May 29, 2011
Our condolences go out to the Cousins family.She brings back a lot of fond memories as a co-worker and neighbor. God Bless her and her family.Dick and Dianne Calvert
John Methvin
May 29, 2011
What a nice lady. She was always happy. Missed her when she retired. Can't believe she's gone. Miss you, Betty. John Methvin 74-04
Norman Shipes
May 29, 2011
She was a very nice lady. Condolences go out to the family. She is in a better place and watching over all of us..God Bless..
Eduardo Gonzalez
May 29, 2011
Our condolences and prayers go out to the Cousins family. Betty was a terrific person and a hard worker; a pleasure to work with.
Dick Ward
May 29, 2011
Betty was a great secretary and friend to her boys and girls. Her record keeping prior to overtime resulted in the Homicide members receiving their past due monies for OT.
Great lady who will be fondly remembered.
Dick Ward (Retired Major MDPD)
May 29, 2011
Remember her well, WONDERFUL KIND Lady !
God Bless Her !
Ned Valois,Chief (Retired MDPD)
Jerry Coney
May 29, 2011
To those of us who worked homicide, Betty was like a mother, always looking out for us. May God bless her and her family and may they be consoled that she will forever be with the Lord.
Betty - Christmas 2009
Betty Cousins
May 29, 2011
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