BATTEN, Vesta Christine Gold “Peaches” passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at the age of 85. She was born September 19, 1935 to the late Mary Jerkins Gold and William Gold in Brooksville, Florida. She is preceded in death by her husband Hugh D. “Tiny” Batten, 3 children, Sam, Lawrence and Baby Vesta, 6 sisters and 1 brother. She is survived by her grandchildren and their spouses: Catrina K. & Rudy Fuentes of Arkansas, Hugh D. ”Sammy” & Jessica Batten of Arkansas and Mary C. & Christopher Middleton of Alabama; along with 7 great-grandchildren: Ashleigh, Heather, Cheyenne, Kalijah, Tristan, Tyler and Madison.
She was known to many as “Peaches”, a nickname given to her at birth when a little boy said “She smells like peaches”. She was a retired accountant for Mid Florida Community Services. She lived the farm life with her husband Tiny. She raised not only her children, but also her granddaughter Catrina, and her grandson “Sammy”. She was Baptist by faith. She was a hard worker, a very wise woman, who had a heart of gold. She always kept her composure even at the most difficult times. She was well known for her sweet, loving nature and always putting others first.
Her granddaughter, Catrina, would like to give a special thank you to Peaches nephew, Charles “Buddy” Batten for always being there for her grandmother, especially after she lost her husband and her last son. Buddy was like a son to her and she loved him and was so grateful to have him in her life. Catrina would also like to thank Chela’s Care LLC for allowing overnight stays, her random visits, and all of the video chats she allowed with her grandma. Being so far away, that really helps when family can’t be together.
Peaches was a Beautiful Soul with a Heart of Gold!
Graveside funeral services will be conducted 11:00am, Friday, September 3, 2021 at the Johnson-Batten Cemetery with Pastor Scott Harris of First Baptist Church of Brooksville officiating. Peaches will be laid to rest next to her husband, Tiny.
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