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Bettie Elmore Obituary

ELMORE Memorial services for Bettie Elmore, 75, will be held 6PM Monday, April 9, 2012 at First Christian Church, 2876 Moody Avenue, Orange Park, FL with Rev. Donnie Benefield officiating. Bettie was born on August 30, 1936 in La Grange, Ga. She went home to be with the Lord on April 6, 2012 in Orange Park, FL surrounded by her family. Bettie was a devoted Air Force military wife that enjoyed traveling the world with her husband and daughter. She has lived in the Orange Park area for the past 34 years. Bettie was an avid golfer, bowler, gardener, traveler, scrapbooker and bridge player. She enjoyed being with friends and family, and most of all she loved her Jaguars. Bettie came from a large family of nine siblings, she was predeceased by her parents, Joe James and Ada Orene Murphy Terry; and 7 siblings. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, William Bill Elmore; daughter, Teresa M. Elmore; brother, Joe Terry, and many other loving family members and friends. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Bettie s doctors, nurses, the Orange Park Cancer Center and Heartland Hospice for there genuine care and treatment that Bettie received. The family will be having a reception in the fellowship hall at First Christian Church immediately following the services. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials in Bettie s name be made to Almost Home Pet Haven Inc., 3948 South 3rd Street, #315, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250. Arrangements by JACKSONVILLE MEMORY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME, 111 Blanding Blvd. Orange Park, FL. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Apr. 8, 2012.

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Leigh Stymiest

January 11, 2013

Bill and Teresa, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Bettie. As with you, I will miss her laughter and smile. The memories of the bridge games, camping and the bowling trips she and my mom had. My prayers are with you all.

August 29, 2012

Mr Bill & Teresa, I just looked and found this while looking for Mrs Betty, John & Myself are so sorry to hear this and send our prayers and love! We had good times and are glad to have know her!Love you guys and may God bless you both! John & Vicky Pratte

April 10, 2012

Sweet Bettie, we will miss you. My love
and prayers I send to your family. I was truly blessed to have known you.
Your nurse and friend,
Linda Foster

angela boyette

April 9, 2012

Teresa and Bill, we, at Hughes Supply are very sorry for the loss of your beloved Wife and Mother-we will certainly keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

April 8, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our condolences.

Danny and Lalaine Cate

Pat Wernet

April 8, 2012

Thank you for the honor and privilege of participating in the care of Bettie.

Colleen Alderman

April 8, 2012

Teresa,

Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May God Bless you through this time of sorrow.

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