Bettie Garrett

Mrs. Bettie Ethel Garrett, 100, of Brenham, died Jan. 24, 2007, in Houston. Mrs. Garrett was born Sept. 17, 1906, in Brenham, to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Morris. She was a graduate of Pickard High School in Brenham. Mrs. Garrett was a retired licensed vocational nurse. She was a life member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church of Brenham. Mrs. Garrett received numerous awards and acknowledgements within the community. She was a Gold Star mother and registrar of deeds for Magnolia Court #17 Courts of Calanthe. She was also a member of Tommy Harris Post American Legion, AARP, Democratic Women and Brenham Civic Club. Mrs. Garrett was an honorary member of Pickard High School reunion committee and a member of the PTO at the high school. She was a founder of the SHAPe program and worked with the Goodfellows. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Garrett of Houston; two granddaughters, Bettye Johnson and Cynthia LaMour, both of Houston; two grandsons, David Walker of Boston, MA and Frank Walker, Jr. of Houston; 14 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George Wade Garrett; a son, George Sledge Garrett, who died while serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II; two brothers; two sisters; and a grandson. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 at Memorial Oaks Chapel with Rev. Cecil McDowell officiating. Burial will be in HIC Cemetery in Brenham.