King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary - Deatrice D. "Dee Dee" Garrett, 65, Fort Madison

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Deatrice D. “Dee Dee” Garrett, 65, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 7:01 p.m. on Monday, October 29, 2018 at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City, IA. She was born on March 4, 1953 in Fort Madison, IA to Guy A. & Alice E. Phillips Barnes. She married Rex A. Garrett on March 25, 1972 in Fort Madison, IA. She worked for Lee County Bank in her younger years and later was an associate at Lincoln School for 20 years and was the First Christian Church secretary for 2 years. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, decorating for the different seasons and spending time with her grandchildren.

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Dee Dee is survived by: her husband: Rex Garrett of Fort Madison, IA; 2-sons: Ryan (Kate) Garrett of Austin, TX & Brent (Kim) Garrett of Cedar Rapids, IA; 3-grandchildren: Molly, Jack & Mia Garrett; 3-brothers: Sterck (Kathy) Barnes of Leawood, KS, Dwight (Cindy) Barnes of Montrose, IA & Vance (Julie) Barnes of West Bend, WI; 1-brother in law: Rod (Diana) Garrett of Fort Madison, IA; 7-nieces & nephews: Sonja (Matt) Shipley, Tyson (Jamie) Barnes, Brandon (Sarah) Barnes, Karah (Doug) Pope, Bryce (Lauren) Barnes, Alicia Barnes, Will Barnes & several great nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory. Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 2, 2018 with the family to receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Friday evening at King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory with Rev. Dann Masden officiating. Burial will be held in Oakland Cemetery. A memorial has been established for the First Christian Church Love Fund. Online condolences and a video tribute of Dee Dee’s life may be viewed at www.kinglynk.com.

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