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Elizabeth "Betty" J. Sterrett (Miller)

Jun 16th, 2017

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STERRETT – Elizabeth “Betty” J. (Miller) 100 of Dennis died Friday June 16, 2017 at the McCarthy Care Center in East Sandwich.

She was the wife of the late Frank W. Sterrett, Jr., who died in 1998.

Born in Bethlehem, PA, Mrs. Sterrett was the daughter of the late William T. and Mabel (Brunner) Miller. She attended Moravian Preparatory School in Bethlehem and continued her education at Bethlehem Business College in 1937. Later she moved to Albany, New York and then to Delmar, NY.

Betty’s work experience included secretarial and office work at banks, churches, schools, the New York State Legislature and as secretary for the Astronomy Department at the State University of New York in Albany before retiring to Dennis in 1977.

Betty enjoyed bridge, antiques, and crossword puzzles, which she worked on daily even after she turned 100 years old. She became a golfer at the age of 60.

Mrs. Sterrett is survived by two sons, Frank W. III and his wife, Susanne of Lakeville, and John K. Sterrett and his fiancé Carol Ann Tiberia, of Delmar, NY; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday June 20 in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.

A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. in the Dennis Union Church, 713 Main St. (Rte. 6A), Dennis, MA 02638.

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