Elizabeth "Betty" Marriett

Elizabeth "Betty" Marriett, 95, passed away on November 10, 2026 at The Fountains. Per her wishes, she has donated her body to the University of Iowa. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, November 20, 2026 from 5 to 8 pm at The Legacy Room at Davenport Memorial Park, located 1200 E 39th St, Davenport, IA. Memorial contributions may be made to King's Harvest Pet Rescue. Online, condolences and fond memories may be expressed at www.WeertsFH.com

Betty was a woman who lived life on her own terms. Known for her no-nonsense attitude, unfiltered opinions, and playful charm, Betty had a personality that was impossible to forget. She was always impeccably put together and carried herself with confidence and style.

Betty was born in Antigo, Wisconsin to parents Alvina (Rabe) and William Bruening. Betty graduated from Antigo High School. Throughout her life, she held several jobs but spent most of her years as a homemaker, raising her three children. She married Thomas Daley Jr. in October 1954, who preceded her in death. She later married Frank Marriett on February 14, 1984. They shared 14 blissful years in each other's company before Frank passed in 1998.

For 25 years, Betty made Port Aransas, Texas, her winter home, where she became known as the queen of the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed the friendships and fun that came with her time there. She was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed many evenings at local bars cheering on her team.

Betty was an avid bridge player and achieved the distinction of Sapphire Life Master. Her love of the game took her to the tables with some notable players, including Bill Gates and Warren Buffett. She loved putting together puzzles and continued to do so even as her eyesight began to fail. Betty was a woman of faith and was a longtime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport, Iowa.

In her later years, Betty found a place to call home at The Fountains. The staff and community there became like family, providing a place where she formed many cherished friendships. She especially enjoyed many games of bingo, earning the fitting nickname “Bingo Betty".

Throughout her life, Betty found comfort and companionship in her cats. She leaves behind her beloved companion, Sam.

Betty was one of a kind, and those who knew her would not have had her any other way.

Among those left to honor her memory include her children; TJ Daley and Bill (Shannon) Daley; step-children, Jane Davey and Ken Marriett; grandchildren, Raegan (Jacob) Souther, Emily Daley, Wyatt Daley, and Isabel Daley, and two great-grandchildren.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frank Marriett; her daughter, Mary Daley, and her stepdaughter, Lynne Marriett.