Lewis, Betty F., 80, of St. Petersburg, FL, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 7, 2020. Born April 28, 1939 in Tampa, Florida to the late Joseph and Ethel Fernandez, she was very active at Boca Ciega High School and was even crowned Miss BCHS. Betty went to FSU and became a Nole for life! She was a Kappa Alpha Theta, met her future husband and graduated with her teaching degree.
She and Stan married and eventually moved to Pinellas County where they raised their family and made lifelong friends. Betty taught at Bauder Elementary for years and was loved by her students.
The pride and joy of Betty's life were her love for teaching and her love for her grandchildren. She had a positive attitude, welcoming spirit and truly loved people.
Betty is survived by her daughter Sheri and her husband Brian; daughter Beth Ann; grandson Cameron and his wife Jeanna; grandson Austin; brother Denny and his wife Beth and family; and cousin like a brother Tommy. Preceding her in death was Stan, her husband of 57 years.
Memorial Service will be held at 11am on Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 at Serenity Funeral Home, 13401 Indian Rocks Road, Largo, FL, 33774. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Suncoast Hospice Foundation.
