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Charlotte Chappell "Bessie" Petty

Charlotte Chappell "Bessie" Petty obituary, Mill Creek, WA

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Charlotte Petty Obituary

Charlotte "Bessie" Chappell Petty

Charlotte Petty, 89, passed away April 17, 2011. Charlotte was born May 26, 1921 to Peter and Augusta Chappell. She was granddaughter of pioneer doctor, Frank Chappell and wife, Josephine. Charlotte graduated from Granite Falls High School in 1939. She entered nurses training at Everett General Hospital in 1942 and served as a nurse in Alaska for three years.
In 1949 she entered the Army Nurse Corps earning the rank of 1st LT. On returning from Korea in 1952 she married Albert W. Petty.
She is survived by her two sons, John Chappell Petty and Thomas Albert Petty; John's wife, Sharron; three grandchildren, Jamie, Jesse and Jackson; three step-grandchildren, Jonathan, Joslin and Katie; and numerous great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Al; and her sisters, Francis Morton and Martha Smith.
Funeral Service to be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 29, 2011 at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home, 804 State Avenue Marysville, WA 98270. It will be followed by burial at Granite Falls American Legion Cemetery.



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Published by The Herald (Everett) from Apr. 27 to Apr. 28, 2011.

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April 25, 2011

Some of my fondest memories are with Charlotte and Al growing up. Your Mom was so much fun and always laughing and smiling. What a legacy. She will always be missed and thought of with love..thinking of you all. sandy marsh

April 24, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Jimmie Fraley and Family Bly, Oregon

April 24, 2011

You are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope that you will be comforted by memories. The photo gallery pictures are precious. Doug and Carolyn Clarke, Klamath Falls, Oregon.

April 24, 2011

You are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope that you find comfort in memories. The photo gallery pictures are very precious.

Bill and Pat Rhodes

April 24, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ron and Shirley Keller

April 23, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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