Betty Lindsey

Betty Lindsey, passed away on December 12, 2024, at the age of 88 in Tampa, Florida. Born on May 29, 1936, in Boston, Georgia, Betty's life was a testament to the power of warmth and friendliness that she extended to everyone she met.

Betty's early years in Boston, Georgia, were filled with the bustling energy of a large and lively family. She was one of ten siblings, and her life was richer for the bonds she shared with each of them. While she has now joined her late siblings Lonnie, Charles, Rodney, Ivey Cannon Jr., Dorothy Ryan, Pauline Smith, and Wilma Mitchem, her spirit is carried on by her surviving sisters, Frances Brumbley and Barbara Clemons, who will continue to cherish the memories they created together.

Her journey through life took her to Plant City, where she became a beloved member of the community through her work at Walmart. Starting as a cashier and later becoming a greeter, Betty's smile was a fixture that brightened the days of countless customers and coworkers alike. Her dedication to her role was matched only by her commitment to her family.

Betty's legacy is lovingly carried on by her children, Jeanette (Billy) Long and Cindy (Larry) Mohler. She was a source of endless support and affection for them, a role she embraced with every fiber of her being. The loss of her son, Claude J. Lindsey Jr., was a profound sorrow, but her bond with her daughter-in-law, Edie Lindsey, remained a source of mutual comfort and love.

A matriarch in the truest sense, Betty's family extended to her nine grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. Each of them was touched by her loving nature, and they will carry forward the lessons of kindness and friendship that she exemplified throughout her life.

Betty's interests were a reflection of her love for life and her family. She was an avid reader, always eager to explore new worlds and ideas through the pages of a book. Her passion for reading was matched by her joy in cherishing her family, an activity that she regarded as the most precious of all.

To know Betty was to know a person who was the epitome of loving, kind, and friendly. These words, while simple, capture the essence of a woman who made the world a better place simply by being in it. Her absence will be deeply felt by all who had the privilege of knowing her, but her influence will continue to resonate in the lives of her family and friends.

Betty Lindsey's life was a beautiful tapestry woven with love and kindness, and her memory will be treasured forever. Her journey on this earth has ended, but the story of her impact is far from over.


Friends and family will be received on Tuesday, December 17, 2024from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd Plant City, FL 33563.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Haught Funeral Home in Plant City, FL, Burial will follow at Springhead Cemetery in Plant City, FL.

Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Funeral arrangements were trusted to Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd Plant City, FL 33563, (813) 717-9300