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Jessie Elizabeth (Howell) "Betty" Ottinger

February 9, 1931 ~ March 3, 2026 (age 95) 95 Years Old

Jessie "Betty" Ottinger Obituary

Jessie Elizabeth “Betty” Ottinger, 95, of Boonsboro, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 3rd at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD. Born February 9, 1931, in Downsville, she was the daughter of the late Lee R. and Emma C. (Mercer) Howell. She is survived by daughters Linda Mumaw, of Hampstead, NC and Deborah Beaver, of Boonsboro, MD; sister Dorothy Phillips, of Boonsboro, MD; grandchildren, Yvette Taft, Charles (Chuck) Mumaw, James Mumaw, Robin Swartz, Brandy Pool and Brett Daugherty; great-grandchildren, Greyson, Alaina, Adalyn, Clayton, Daniel, Ashley, Brooke, Brandon, Joshua, and Chad; great-great-grandchildren, Chase, Ramsey, Kensie, Madison, Levi, Mason and Easton. Preceding her in death were sisters Mary Killian, Nita Norman, Margaret Shannon, Carole Routzhan and brothers Calvin Howell, Joseph Howell and Edgar Howell. She enjoyed reading, cooking and spending time with her family. At her request there will be no viewing or visitation. Arrangements were made by J.L. Davis Funeral Home, Smithsburg, MD and online condolences may be offered at www.jldavisfh.com.


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