Betty Ann (Burge) Southerland, age 87, passed away on January 17th, 2021. Born on November 29th, 1933 in Cordele, Georgia , she was the daughter of the late Agnes (Bartlett) and Rev. William Tom Burge.
Betty taught school for 49 years. She was a long time member of the Antioch Baptist Church of Eagle Lake where she shared her musical talents playing piano.
Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Col/Chaplain Jack Southerland. She is survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Betty was known for her wonderful sweetness and kindness to all she met and will be missed by all who knew her.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 at 1:30 PM at Wildwood Cemetery in Bartow, Florida.