Betty Washington obituary: Betty Washington's Obituary, Denver
In Memory Of
Betty Jean Washington
1929 - 2019
In Memory Of
Betty Jean Washington
1929 - 2019
Betty and her sister, Charlotte grew up in Omaha before relocating to Denver, Colorado, with their mother and stepfather, Robert Johnson. Betty attended Cole Junior High School and went on to graduate from Manual High School.
She married Morris L. Barnes and were blessed with three children, Gail Davis, Gregory L. Barnes, and Ricardo A. Barnes.
A number of years following the death of her first husband, Betty married Earnest Washington on December 20, 1970 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Betty held various jobs throughout her life. She worked for General Rose Hospital, Dravo Engineering, IBM, she worked for Dennis and Judy McCormick, KP and Liza Kirkpatrick.
She loved to cook and always had the family over for the holidays. Her family would look forward to Betty serving her famous Mac and Cheese.
Betty is survived by her three children, Gail Davis, Greg (Devora) Barnes, and Ricardo Barnes (Christie McCray); seven grandchildren, Tony, Lynette, Corey, Gregory II, Ricardo II, Antonio, and Tish; six great-grandchildren, Trevon, OhShae, Dorian, Sterling, Christian, and Devin; and nine great-grandchildren, Uriyah, Makaaya, Dorian Jr., Marie, Jada, Zariah, Savannah, Saniyah, G’Maunii, and Baby JoJo.
Betty was loved by her family and will be deeply missed.
To share a memory of Betty or leave a special condolence message for her family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Betty and her sister, Charlotte grew up in Omaha before relocating to Denver, Colorado, with their mother and stepfather, Robert Johnson. Betty attended Cole Junior High School and went on to graduate from Manual High School.
She married Morris L. Barnes and were blessed with three children, Gail Davis, Gregory L. Barnes, and Ricardo A. Barnes.
A number of years following the death of her first husband, Betty married Earnest Washington on December 20, 1970 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Betty held various jobs throughout her life. She worked for General Rose Hospital, Dravo Engineering, IBM, she worked for Dennis and Judy McCormick, KP and Liza Kirkpatrick.
She loved to cook and always had the family over for the holidays. Her family would look forward to Betty serving her famous Mac and Cheese.
Betty is survived by her three children, Gail Davis, Greg (Devora) Barnes, and Ricardo Barnes (Christie McCray); seven grandchildren, Tony, Lynette, Corey, Gregory II, Ricardo II, Antonio, and Tish; six great-grandchildren, Trevon, OhShae, Dorian, Sterling, Christian, and Devin; and nine great-grandchildren, Uriyah, Makaaya, Dorian Jr., Marie, Jada, Zariah, Savannah, Saniyah, G’Maunii, and Baby JoJo.
Betty was loved by her family and will be deeply missed.
To share a memory of Betty or leave a special condolence message for her family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Memorial Service
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 11:00am
Newcomer - East Metro Chapel
190 Potomac Street
Aurora, CO 80011
Directions & Map
Reception
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Newcomer - East Metro Chapel
190 Potomac Street
Aurora, CO 80011
Directions & Map
East Metro Chapel (720-857-0700) is assisting the family
East Metro Chapel (720-857-0700) is assisting the family