Mrs. Betty Hollingsworth

July 12, 1945 - December 30, 2020

Hollingsworth – Betty Hollingsworth, age 75, of Starke, Florida passed away on December 30, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center Riverside in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on July 12, 1945 to the late Thomas William Stigall and Edilene Elizabeth Sikes Stigall. Betty was raised in Tampa and Orlando but has spent most of her life in Bradford County. She met the love of her life, Thomas Hollingsworth, at the bowling alley in Starke in 1985 and they were happily married soon after in 1986. Betty was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She also enjoyed her careers at General Electric in Alachua, being a Service Manager at the Orian Wells Chevrolet dealership in Starke, FL, and cleaning houses. Betty was full of life and brought so much joy and laughter to those around her. Her main passion in life was her horses and barrel racing, but more than anything, she loved her family. Betty was preceded in death by her parents; 2 brothers, and her grandson, W.T. LeMire. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Thomas Hollingsworth of Starke, FL; her children, Teresa (William) Bruce of Georgetown, FL, Tim Hampton and Kara (Michael) LeMire both of Starke, FL; along with many grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family members and friends who Betty loved. A Celebration of Betty’s life will be held on Monday, January 4, 2020 at 11:00 am at Sampson City Church of God with Sheriff Gordon Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Fe Cemetery in Hampton, Florida. The family will receive friends on Monday an hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services and Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel, Starke, Fl. 904-964-5757. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family’s guest book.