Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston


Betty A. Monnett

( February 17, 1931 - August 24, 2014 )

Betty A. Monnett, 83, of Brookston, passed away at 8:55 am, Sunday, August 24, 2014 at IU Health of Lafayette, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 17, 1931 in Brookston to the late Frank F. and Della (Morgan) Schwartz Sr. and was a 1949 graduate of Brookston Academy. Her marriage was to William R. "Bill" Monnett in 1951 at Pike Creek Brethren Church of Monticello. He preceded her in death on May 13, 1982. Betty had lived in Brookston all her life and was a dedicated mother. She enjoyed gardening, especially her flowers, and loved to cook, bake, and play Bingo. Betty was also a very passionate Indiana Pacers fan. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. Surviving are her three children; William R. Monnett Jr. (wife: Kay) of Colorado, Trudy Hughes (husband: Tom) of Brookston, and Larry Monnett (wife: Rhonda) of Monticello; and 3 sisters, Ruth Robertson of Delphi, Jan Morgan of Florida, and Carol Davis of Pennsylvania. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Tara Wilson (husband: Terry) of Delphi, and Tanya Hughes (companion: Jon Sines) of Chalmers; great-grandchildren, Trent Wilson (wife: Autumn) of Camden, Nick Wilson of Chalmers, Gabe Wilson of Delphi, and Chase Hughes of Chalmers; and her great-great-grandchildren, Colton and Brantley Wilson of Camden. Preceding her in death with her parents and husband are two brothers, Frank F. Schwartz Jr. and Robert "Bob" Schwartz, and a sister, Jean Monnett. Friends may call from 4 pm until the time of Funeral Service at 7 pm, Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston, with Rev. Dr. Lelan D. McReynolds officiating.