Elizabeth (Betsy) Myers McCarthy

Devoted spouse, mother, compassionate caretaker and retired Registered Respiratory Therapist died Monday, November 9, 2015 at the young age of 55. She was born at ORMC in Orlando; FL. Elizabeth devoted her professional career to the care of newborn infants in the Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital.

Preceded in death by her mother Wilhelmina Kettl Myers, Elizabeth is lovingly remembered by her father George (GB) Myers; her husband Jim McCarthy and their daughter Erin; her two sisters Rosemary Maddox and Carolyn (Steve) Heacock; many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews; and many other extended loving family members.

Elizabeth enjoyed gardening, crafts, exploring the FL waterways and traveling to winter resorts and tropical isles. She enjoyed fine dining and quiet respites watching sunsets with a nice glass of red wine. She loved and cared for many animals, mostly dogs; but her greatest companion these past years has been Sheba, her beloved Chihuahua.

A Memorial Mass Service is to be held Saturday, December 12th, 2015 at 12:30 pm at Divine Mercy Catholic Church. Colorful attire is encouraged and a celebration of life reception will continue at the Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home (1/4 mile So. on Courtenay).

In lieu of flowers, donations made to any Hospice of your choosing; the St. Vincent DePaul Society, the APMC Foundation - http://give.orlandohealth.com/apmcf, or homeless children organizations on her behalf would be greatly appreciated.