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1932
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2021
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Betty Nichols Obituary
Betty was born January 9, 1932 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Thomas and Irene (Cox) Varvel. She worked as a Manager for Goodwill and moved to Hernando from Tampa 40 years ago. Betty was a member of the Sheperd's Way Baptist Church in Lecanto, FL, and the Inverness Craft Club where they made items for local charities. Betty enjoyed arts & crafts and sewing and won a Blue Ribbon for crocheting at the Citrus County Fair. Most of all Betty loved her family, she was a devoted mother, grandmother and Memaw.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Ray Nichols, Sr., daughter Jenifer Booker, grandaughter Michelle Booker great grandchild Caleb Nichols, great-great grandchildren Xander Sadler and Zaelin Sadler and her parents. Betty is survived by 3 daughters; Bonnie Booker of Hernando, Becky (Charles Sr.) Sadler of Perry, FL, and Pamela Anders of Hernando, FL; 2 sons: Everett (Diana) Nichols of Homosassa, FL and Walter Ray (Robin) Nichols, Jr. of Hernando, FL, son in law Kenny Booker, 18 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hooperfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Hooper Funeral Homes & Crematory.
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