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	Helen Lucile Maneely Beatty Afton, IA Born 5/25/07 Paver Area 28
Mrs. Beatty was born May 25, 1907 in Afton to Harry R. and Bertha P. (Chamberlain) Maneely. She graduated from Afton High School in 1925 and Iowa State University in 1931 with a degree in home economics. She taught home economics in Allerton, Menlo and Guthrie Center. She married Dr. Howard G. Beatty in Afton on Oct. 17, 1935, and they resided in Creston from then until her death. She survived accidents and illnesses of advanced years before suffering a massive fatal coronary attack, February 1, 1994. As a physician's wife, she did not complain about delayed and interrupted meals or night's sleep. To curious questions about my patients she would reply "I really can't say." She was a 50-year member of Alpha Delta Pi and Vesta Chapter No. 233 Order of the Eastern Star, president of the Gibson Memorial Library Board and Creston Woman's Club, and a member of the Progressive Chautauqua Study Group. She was a group leader in City Girl's 4-H and Rainbow's for Girls. Member of the City Library Board, 1964-88, most of that as President. Helen Lucile Beatty, 86, 1000 N. Sycamore Street, died February 1, 1994, at Greater Community Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Howard G. Beatty of Creston, a daughter, Jeanie (husband Gene) Holmes of Norwalk; a son, Bruce H. (wife Sandra) Beatty of Neola; four grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Neva Collins of Russellville, Ark. She was preceded in death by a brother, Dr. Donald K Maneely. 7/1/96
Narrative Updated: 7/11/1994
Honored By:	Howard G. Beatty