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Elizabeth “Bettie” English, age 97, went home to be with the Lord on October 5, 2022.
Bettie, born on August 23, 1925 to Cecil and Blanche Gay, was a life-long resident of Lakeland, FL, and was a charter member of Victory Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren English; brothers, Gordon Gay and Marvin Gay. She is survived by her children, Douglas English and Darryl English; sisters, Marian Brown and Iris Grimsley; brother, Phil (Linda) Gay of Marysville, Washington; grandchildren, Christine Dodd and Shauna English; great-grandchildren, Mariah Dodd and Jacob Dodd.
Visitation will be in the Light of Lights Chapel at Victory Church on Wednesday, October 12th at 10 a.m. Followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. Condolences may be sent to the family at Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes.