Betty passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2024 at the age of 81. She was born on October 27, 1942 to Eva Moore and Ed Erwin in Hurricane, West Virginia. She was the youngest of three children.
A Majorette in high school, she moved to Florida in 1964 where she had lived ever since. However, at heart she always loved West Virginia. Betty was a beautician, owning her own salon. She spent the next thirty years in real estate at Watson Realty. She was also a member of the Women's Council of Realtors, where she had held the office of president.
Betty was a compassionate person who loved people. She showed unconditional love for her family, as her family and friends were very important to her. She liked doing little things for people, especially if they were struggling, to let them know she cared. She also loved Betty Boop, Elvis Presley, flowers, gardening, shopping, dancing and music.
Betty was preceded in death by her sister Daphne Shannon and brother Paul Browning. She is survived by her husband, Ricky Turner, son Ted Chapman, daughter Suzanne Hollis, son Joshua Turner, nieces Pam Lindval and Heather Shannon, nephews Gary Shannon and Justin Nolan, Daughter-in-Law Candice Chapman, Son-in-Law Daniel Hollis, Grandchildren Samuel Taylor, Elliott Taylor, Stephanie Kirk, Alex Barker, Brenleigh Turner, Maci Hollis, Molly Hollis and Preston Hollis.
Betty will be greatly missed but the love she shared will be in our memories forever, as she always asked, "How's your mama and all of 'em?"
A celebration of life for Betty will be held Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 11801 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223, followed by a reception.
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