Elizabeth "Betty" Dean

Elizabeth Ann Dean, age 80, passed away on February 23, 2023. She was born on September 20, 1942, in Atlanta, Ga to Myrtle and Joseph Haury. She had two brothers and two sisters: Richard Lee (deceased), Joseph August, Miriam Jeanette and Barbara Jean. Betty graduated from St. Pius High School in Atlanta, and Georgia State College in 1964 with a BA degree in History. She later graduated from West Georgia College with an MA in Elementary Education. She taught at Tucker High School and Lakeside High School for 3 years. She met Lester Dean while they both were teachers at Lakeside and they were married on June 19, 1965. After staying out of teaching for 10 years to raise their three children, she taught 4th and 5th grades at Compton Elementary School in Powder Springs for 22 years before retiring in 2000. Betty and Lester have three children: Sharon Elizabeth Flowers (deceased), Linda Anne Petrea and Charles (Chuck) Lee Dean (Ellen Dean). She is also survived by her husband Lester of 57 years, grandchildren Bradley Flowers, Beth Flowers, Sarah Petrea, Blake Flowers and Cass Petrea. They also have 2 great grandchildren: Beau and Walker Flowers. After retirement, Betty and Lester traveled to many countries and throughout the United States. She also joined the West Cobb Lions club and was President for one year. She was named 'Lion of the Year' one year and also received an International Lions Award called 'Melvin Jones Fellow'. She was an active member of the Cobb Marietta Retired Educators Association and served as Secretary for three years as well as a member of various committees. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Marietta. Betty is a beautiful soul who loved and led her family and inspired us all. Some of her extra interests included gardening, reading, painting and computer skills. Arrangements are under the care of Mayes Ward Dobbins Funeral Home in Powder Springs. Family will receive visitors on March 1, 5-7 p.m. at Mayes Ward Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be March 2, 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Churchini Marietta followed by a burial service at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to Cobb-Marietta Retired Educators for scholarships. Address is 240 Meeting Street, Marietta, Ga, 30060.

Elizabeth "Betty" Dean

September 20, 1942 - February 23, 2023