Betty Jean Kint

Betty Jean Kint, age 82 of Albia, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2013, under the care of Monroe County Hospice at Monroe Care Center in Albia. Betty was born November 21, 1930 to William and Amanda (Miller) Edmondson in Topeka, KS. She married Eldie Kint on June 15, 1948 at the Methodist Church in Allerton, IA. They shared nearly 57 years together before his passing on April 24, 2005. Betty graduated from Allerton High School. She worked as a bookkeeper for various businesses in Albia, including: Pester Derby Gas Station, Belzer Equipment, Chamberlain's, Monroe County Activity Center, Trinity United Methodist Church, and Ragtime Industries for 26 years. In 1968 Betty became a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Ruritan and Rebecca Clubs. She enjoyed square dancing, being outdoors camping, watching sprint car races in Knoxville, and following Iowa Hawkeye basketball. She was a very good cook, especially when it came to fried chicken, and was a talented seamstress. Betty is survived by her two children, Sherrie Caster of Albia and Randy (Marilynn) Kint of St. Charles, IA; nine grandchildren, Kimberly Jones, Rene Fekete, Randall Todd Kint, Brandi Caster, Bryan Caster, Amanda Farrell, Tyler Kint, Kurtis Kint, and Kayla Kint; 22 great grandchildren; Davin, Megan, Nathan, Austin, Clay, Carson, Michael, Stephanie, Sadie, Randall Gregory, Haven, Justin, Andrew, Kaitlynn, Skyleigh, Starlynn, little Donnie, Chloe, Steven, Jacob, C.J., and Nicholas; a brother, Wayne (Maxine) Edmondson; two sisters-in-law, Ruby Kint and Lenora Marolf; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Eldie; her parents, William and Amanda Edmondson; a sister, Wanda; a half brother; and three half sisters. The family wishes to invite everyone to a luncheon that will be 11a.m.-12:30 p.m. prior to the service Saturday at the Family Life Center in Albia Memorial services will be 1 p.m., Saturday, September 21, 2013, at Tharp Funeral Home in Albia; with Pastor Neil Montz officiating. Burial will follow in Allerton Cemetery in Allerton. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m., Friday, September 20, 2013, at Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with the family present from 6-8 p.m. As was Betty's wish, her casket will remain closed during visitation and her body will be cremated following the visitation. Memorials may be made to the family. Betty's family would like to thank the kind and caring staff at Monroe Care Center and Monroe County Hospice.

Betty Jean Kint

November 21, 1930 - September 17, 2013