Betty Catherine Bullard Nichols

NICHOLS, Betty Catherine Bullard finished her earthly pilgrimage on January 22, 2023 and began her eternal journey with her Saviour. Betty was born to Cauley and Kate Bullard, pioneer residents of Hamilton County, Florida, on June 26, 1930. She was reared in a large family, but a small community where she was taught that life was a gift of God and should be shared.

She was predeceased by her parents, five sisters (Harriet, Joyce, Bonnie, Alice and Lucille) and two brothers (Don and C.C.). After graduating from high school, she moved to Jacksonville where she worked as a medical-legal secretary. She was married to Don Nichols for 67 years which were the happiest years of her life. They were married in the home of her sister, Alice Carter, in Jasper, Florida, by their pastor, Dr. Homer G. Lindsay, Senior. After their marriage, the couple moved to Gainesville Florida where Don attended law school at the University of Florida. While there, Betty was secretary to the administrator of Alachua General Hospital. After graduation, they moved back to Jacksonville where Don began his law practice and where Betty enjoyed her love of gardening, landscaping, cooking and entertaining. She also taught Sunday School for 50 years. She sponsored many churchwide luncheons and a citywide Campus Crusade luncheon. She and her husband enjoyed many trips all over the world. She was happiest sharing her faith and her love for the Lord and spending time with her children.

Betty is survived by her husband, Don, two daughters, Cynthia, Julie (Scott), son, Craig, two sisters in law, Miriam Bullard Butler and Roslyn Bullard, and many much-loved nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on February 4, 2023 in the chapel of Hardage Giddens 11801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, Florida with Rev. William Yeldell officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. The family will then proceed to Riverside Cemetery in White Springs, Florida for a burial service at 2:00 p.m. A reception will be held after the service at the First Baptist Church, White Springs, Florida.

For those that cannot attend in person, please join us online using either of the links:

Funeral:

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Graveside:

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If memorials are desired, Betty has requested they be made to Riverside Cemetery, c/o Carolyn Cannon, 12147 Southeast Hwy. 41, White Springs, FL 32096.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hgmandarin.com for the Nichols family.