Betty Jane Manard, 86, of Americus Blvd., Clearwater, passed away unexpectedly on December 11. She was the daughter of the late Norman and Martha Schultz and the wife of James Manard. She was predeceased by a son, Jeffrey, and is survived by husband, Jim, son Michael (Jane) of Chesapeake, VA and daughter Amy Lake (Scott) of Clearwater as well as grandchildren Jini, Alison, Madison and Jamison.
A native of Rochester NY, Betty and Jim settled in Clearwater in 1972. After raising a family, she served as school secretary of Skycrest Elementary in Clearwater, retiring after more than 20 years. She and Jim spent their retirement years traveling the world and over-indulging their grandchildren and generations of Siamese cats.
The “Queen of Clean” and master of all things domestic, Betty was known for animated storytelling that amused her family and her many friends and we will all have fewer laughs without her.
Visitation will be at Sylvan Abbey 2853 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater 4 – 7 PM, Monday, December 16, with funeral services at Light of Christ Catholic Church, 2176 Marilyn St., Clearwater 10 AM Tuesday, December 17. www.sylvanabbey.com