Bette Lou Timmons, devoted nurse
Bette Lou Timmons, 83, of Georgetown, passed away quietly at her home Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. She was born July 3, 1934, in Frankford to the late Elias H. and Katherine "Kitty" Sparrow Tingle.
Bette is survived by her husband of 62 years, William E. Timmons; her stepmother, Jackie Tingle; and her two brothers: Elias "Bud" Tingle Jr. and Scott Rickards. Also surviving are her three sons: William "Buddy" Timmons and his wife Aleisa of Dagsboro, Brent Timmons and his wife Tina of Georgetown, and Dean Timmons and his wife Diane of Frankford. Bette is also survived by her nine grandchildren: Tyler, Jesse, Brooke, Michaela, Noah, Katherine, Sarah, Elias and Asher; one stepgrandson: Zach; and three great-grandchildren.
Bette's one self-proclaimed dream was "to marry William and have a family." That dream was realized and it was clearly evident she lived her life devoted to it. Her dream blossomed into a much fuller life, characterized by her chosen profession.
Bette was a lifelong Registered Nurse, making it her life's purpose to serve those around her in need of physical, emotional and spiritual healing - guided, no doubt, by her faith in Christ. Bette did this in various capacities, including her work at Stockley Center in Georgetown; her service alongside her husband during his years of full-time ministry (Dagsboro Gospel Fellowship Church, Dagsboro; Lima, N.Y.; South Butler, N.Y.; Roaring Branch, Pa.); her volunteer work with Teen Missions; work in various nursing homes; and most recently her involvement with the Christian Motorcyclists Association. Her nurse's heart was evident in everything she did. Her life brought healing and reconciliation to those whose lives she touched.
A Memorial Service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 16, at Crossroad Community Church in Georgetown. All are welcome, and encouraged to attend and celebrate Bette's life. The family will receive friends between 10 and 11 a.m., at the church. A time of Christian Fellowship will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Christian Motorcyclists Association, 13635 Collins Pond Road E, Georgetown, DE 19947. Please note that the donation is for Run for the Son, in memory of Bette Lou Timmons (59118).
Electronic Condolences to: www.watsonfh.com
