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Betty Vinch Obituary

Betty Sue Vinch, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 6, 2022 in Bradenton, Fla., surrounded by loved ones. She was born in McMinnville, Tenn., on October 29, 1937 to Estie and Vera Griffin and was one of eight children.

Betty enjoyed cooking, decorating, football, playing cards and Bingo. She will be fondly remembered for her joyful, fun loving spirit filled with love for her family, friends and God.

Surviving daughters include Catherine Denise (Vaughn) Curtis of Bradenton, Fla., Cheryl Ann (Ralph) Perkins of Tallahassee, Fla., Cherise Marie Vinch of Aurora, Colo., Jessica Lynn (Logan) Higdon of Morgantown, N.C. Grandsons Philip Stewart Bayne, Jeremy Allard Bayne, Landon Malcolm Perkins and Robert Jenkins. Granddaughter Kiara Snow Higdon, great-granddaughter Ayla Bayne and sister Dian Green.

She was preceded in death by her parents, six siblings and daughter Debra Sue Bayne.

Betty requested her ashes be carried to her birthplace of Tennessee where the remains of her beloved family members and daughter have been laid to rest. A future date for the spreading of her ashes is yet to be determined.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Venice Gondolier Sun on Mar. 19, 2022.

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