Betty was born April 22, 1936 to Delbert Hawkins Sr. and Etta Laird Hawkins in Parks, Arkansas. Betty was a housewife. She enjoyed volunteer work at Valley Medical Center hospital and helping family members who had a loved one requiring emergency care.
Betty leaves behind to cherish her memory, one daughter, Elizabeth Underwood and husband Steve of Gig Harbor, Washington and one son William Starmer Jr. and husband Gordon Hansen. Mom will forever remain in the hearts of her grandchildren: Matthew Smith, Steven Underwood Jr., Kasinda Starmer, Kiera Valnes, and Keisha Starmer and her great grandchildren: Cora, Puritie, Christianna, Khioni, Arion, Lucian, Eislyn, Ava, Roxxanne, Paxton and Malia. Betty will be missed by all that knew her including a host of friends, neighbors and loved ones.
Betty’s life celebration will be held at Greenwood Memorial Park, 350 Monroe Ave. N.E., Renton, WA 98056 on Friday, February 21, 2020. Visitation will start at 9:00 AM, celebration of life at 11:00 AM and interment at 12:00 PM.
A 1:00 PM luncheon will follow at River Rock Grill & Ale House located in the Maplewood Golf Course, 4050 Maple Valley Hwy, Renton, WA 98058.