Excerpted from the Tampa Bay newspaper (Tampa, FL)

Betty Porter CHILDERS

CHILDERS, Betty Porter, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 6, 2002. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 55 years, Fred; and son, Frederick Charles. Betty is survived by two sons, Norman and wife Kitty, and Jim and wife Barbara. Survivors also include granddaughters, Alisa Cornwall and husband Will, K.C. Stevens and husband Rick, and Amanda Mitchell and husband Chris; and four great-grandchildren.

A native Floridian, Betty was born in Miami and lived there until 1980 when she and her husband retired to Tampa. Betty was devoted to her family and to her Lord. She touched the lives of many people as she faithfully served in the music ministries of Central Baptist Church of Miami and Lake Carroll Baptist Church of Tampa. She especially loved her children in Angel Choir and in Handbell Choir. Betty took great joy in her involvement with the Friday Morning Musicale. Betty and Fred, "Mr. & Mrs. C", also tutored for many years with the SERVE Program. Betty was loved by her family and a host of friends.

Services will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, at Lake Carroll Baptist Church, 12012 N. Rome Avenue with Reverend Luke Lane officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 3 p.m. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Music Ministry of Lake Carroll Baptist Church of Tampa.

BLOUNT CURRY & ROEL
Carrollwood Chapel
(813) 968-2231