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1925
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2024
Bethia CAFFERY Obituary
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BOB MOORE
May 6, 2025
BETHIA WAS MY FRIEND FOR 74 YEARS. A REMARKABLE LADY AND IS MISSED BY ALL HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS, I THINK OF HER OFTEN.
Debra DiGiacomandrea
October 22, 2024
What a whimsical creative writer and inspiring mentor dear Bethia was as she catapulted my move from SPIFFS (Folk Fair) and the American Folks Arts Society events to newspaper reporting at the Evening Independent in the late 70s. I was proud to work alongside her & the other ferocious, yet at times tender, female reporters that commanded a winning and well-respected presence on the journalism scene here for decades. Bless you dear Bethia as you now sit among those heavenly stars that you often turned to for fanciful and wise guidance.
Caroline Senter
October 17, 2024
She was a distant cousin on my Caffery side. Sounds like she had some of the strong family traits of political conviction and gumption. Wish I’d known her!
Cindy Stiff
October 16, 2024
Please tell us where the service will be. I can't find it here.
Cindy Stiff
October 16, 2024
I remember the first time I was at your house and Bethia brought me through every room and told me stories about her antiques. Bob especially loved her; so did I. I plan to keep in touch even if only through Facebook. You are a very special daughter of Bethia.
Don Forsyth
October 14, 2024
Thank you to the many people who have shared their memories of our mother with us, and their condolences. Her service and internment, however, is delayed due to Hurricane Milton. A new date will be announced when available.
Dan Keith Ray and Myk Nelsen
October 12, 2024
I was one of the many strays that Bethia befriended and supported with her love, concern and unwavering devotion. We met in 1975 and have been close and demoted for all these years. We shared our dreams and commitment to causes, with a passion for making our communities a better place. We built memories together, first in St. Petersburg and on her many visits to Washington DC, New York City and the mountains of Western North Carolina. Her perspective on issues, big and small, where intelligent and often peppered with her great sense of humor.
She shared with me her friends and family that enriched my life beyond words. I shall miss our long talks and shared memories of a long passed St. Petersburg. Myk and I join so many others in our sorrow over the passing of an era.
Thomas Churchill Dunn
October 12, 2024
My family lived across the alley from Bethia from 1941 until the early sixties. I have such fond memories of Bethia and all of the Cafferys. They were all colorful, vivacious, patriotic, learned and smart. I still remember Col. Caffery riding his horse down our back alley. What a wonderful family. This is the passing of the Old Guard. I treasure my friendship with Bethia.
Becky and Jon Wilson
October 11, 2024
I'm so very glad y'all hosted an Indy party when you did! Our friendship goes back to 1974, Jon's with Bethia before that even. Blessings to Bethia on her journey and vote Harris Walz!! Much love, Becky and Jon
George Cretekos
October 11, 2024
having been congressman bill young's aide for many years, i recall fondly how he would always enjoy being in bethia's company during the st. petersburg international folk fair--everlasting be her memory!
stephanie mucciano
October 11, 2024
Such a great loss to the family and the community. I met Bethia, through my mother Kay Lyons, in the 70´s. It was my first volunteer job and we worked on the Folk Fair together. Mom, my daughter Lynn and I were blessed to have had Bethia in our lives for many years. Our condolences and prayers go out to your family.
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