Betty Sims Freeman

To all the family...Betty was such a great person...as the saying goes, "full of vim and vigor" There are so many stories to tell of my nursing visits to you, Stanley, and the challenges we faced, usually with a great sense of humor (and yes a little bit of cussing)!! I do miss all of you and I know you are hurting right now, but this raw grief will soften and you will smile with the memories. Yes, the tears will also come. She loved her family and was so proud of her grandchildren. Stanley, you must be strong and know that you have a great guardian angel sitting there with you, just as she did on this earth. Love and prayers to all of you. Heavenly angels...watch out! You got a real ball of fire in this one! Love you Betty!

In Loving Memory of a truly spectacular Grandmother. Her love for her family was unconditional and never ending. She was and will always be the wisest and strongest person in my life. The best way I can think of to remember and honor you is to keep the values and traditions you instilled in us, and to cherish the memories I have of growing up in your house. Gaga you will always be my best friend and my hero.All My Love,Areana Cruz

God looked around His gardenAnd found an empty place.He then looked down upon the earthAnd saw your tired face.He put His arms around youAnd lifted you to rest.God's garden must be beautifulHe always takes the best.He saw the road was getting roughAnd the hills were hard to climb,So He closed your weary eyelidsAnd whispered "Peace be thine."It broke our hearts to lose youBut you didn't go alone,For part of us went with youThe day God called you home.In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Aunt Betty,You were more than an aunt to me, you were a matriarch, teacher, and friend. I always admired your lively spirit and the way you could light up a room with your smile, laughter, hospitality and your great sense of humor. You had a way of making people feel important and I remember how you said during one of our last conversations that we all have a purpose.I also admired your adventurous spirit and always felt like you were way ahead of your time. My memories of you have mostly been about your life in Florida, all of the wonderful things you introduced us to, raising the triplets, Ashley, Alison and Anabel, taking care of Grandmother and Granddaddy that you did so well and later, taking care of Stanley.Your discovery of Dunedin created the most incredible memories, not just for myself but for 5 generations. Not only did we have wonderful vacations, we had some of the most unforgettable family gatherings on Mira Vista Drive. I'll never forget the Thanksgivings we shared, going to the K-Pot tree as a child, and the Greek dance later as a teen. You introduced us to the world right there in Dunedin, especially to Greek culture. I remember the many visitors who came by ...you always had something interesting to say and an eloquent way of speaking, as your conversation skills were phenomenal. Actually, you had a talent for so many things: cooking, gardening, photography, love of history, the art and craft of storytelling, letter writing and handwriting, just to name a few more. You were knowledgeable on so many topics and I always felt like I learned something by being around you.You shared the importance of family ties and I really appreciated the hard work it took for you to provide us all with our family tree. I really admired how you never forgot your Alabama heritage. I enjoyed what sadly became your last trip to Alabama in 2009 and driving you around places in your former hometown, listening to you reflect on your colorful history of growing up in Gadsden. When I see flowers, smell the scent of roses or jasmine, eat grapefruit or oranges, walk on Clearwater Beach or Honeymoon Island, or visit Tarpon Springs I will think of you. I will miss our conversations and the time we spent together. You were a very strong and important presence in my life and your memory will live in my heart forever. I will miss you more than words can say.Your niece,Carol

Stanley, Anabel, Allison & Ashley,Cynthia & I have all of you in our prayers. Aunt Betty always brought laughter into our day. She always had a story that captivated our attention. She knew our family tree and always had a kind word. She will be dearly missed.We treasured her visit to Alabama. Love You, Mike & Cynthia

Mom, What are we going to do without you? I know you will live on in each of us, but your absence is greatly felt. Stanley will be ok, just sad like the rest of us. I know you tried to prepare me, just never thought it would be so soon. There was still many questions to ask, so many things we hadn't finished. The recipes stored in your memory we didn't get. Who's going to call me everyday? You're the only Gaga any of our children ever had. I'm sorry I ever left you that day, but have those memories etched in my heart. You standing at the door waving good-bye, Ashton and Adison holding onto each side of you ~ hugging, kissing and saying "I just Love You so much Gaga." How we laughed & searched the house for those bobbins. Now you can ask Grandma all the questions you, me and Stanley had that day. Areana said you were the hippest Grandma ever! Nothing will ever be the same without you, but I will try my best to carry on as you would have wanted. You never got to see his play or my new sewing machine but I know you're watching over us. Rest in peace Mom. I'm so sorry for any and all trouble I ever gave you.