She was born in Laurel Springs, North Carolina. Betty graduated from Wilkes Central High School. She married Richard M. Ames on July 11, 1961.
Betty worked many years as an office manager for Dr. William Lee of Clayton, Georgia. She had a passion for reading, watching sports and loved spending time with her seven grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter, Andrea Bayot (Selwyn) and son, Richard Ames (Alejandra); grandchildren, Sebastian, Peyton, Presleigh, Jesus, Carlos, Emily and Erika Doylet; sisters, Imogene Osborne (Link), Mary Frisbe (Harry); and brother, Boyd Barker.
Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 7, 2019 with visitation one hour before the service at HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME, 1701 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Committal Service at 12:15 p.m. at H. Warren Smith Cemetery, 1538 2nd Avenue North, Jacksonville Beach.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hardage-giddensbeacheschapel.com for the AMES family.
