Betty Jean Dean's Obituary
Betty Jean Veach Dean, 86, of Martinsville, IL passed away at 3:17 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Paris Health Care Center, Paris, IL. She was born on March 20, 1929 in Martinsville, IL the daughter of John Russell Veach and Emmalina Christina Washburn Veach. On September 10, 1949 she married Charles Franklin "Bud" Dean in Martinsville, IL. He passed away on December 13, 2014. Survivors include sons, Charles "Bud" Dean and wife Dorothy of Kansas, IL, John Dean and wife Debora of Martinsville and Alan Dean and wife Genettia of Martinsville, IL; daughter, Beverly Kittle and husband Butch of Fairborn, OH; and sixteen grandchildren and twenty-five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and four brothers. Mrs. Dean was a retired registered nurse. She graduated in 1949 from the Paris Hospital Nursing School. Betty had previously served as the OB supervisor at the old Charleston Hospital, plant nurse at Trailmobile, then nursing director for Heartland Manor in Casey, IL. She was a member of the Martinsville First Christian Church. At her request a memorial service will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at the Greenwell Funeral Home with Faris Sweet officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday morning at the Greenwell Funeral Home, 30 N. Washington St., Martinsville, IL. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois, 8430 West Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631. To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Greenwell Funeral Home of Martinsville, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Saturday, October 03, 2015 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Greenwell Funeral Home- Martinsville, Illinois , Service Saturday, October 03, 2015 10:00 AM Greenwell Funeral Home- Martinsville, Illinois ,
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