Barbara Elizabeth Saucier

Barbara Elizabeth “Betty” Saucier, 82, of Orange Park, Florida, passed away peacefully with family by her side on July 5, 2025. Born on January 28, 1943, in Atlanta, Georgia, Betty lived a life full of love, creativity, and devotion to her family.

A proud graduate of Fletcher High School, Betty had a deep love for the beach and the simple joys of coastal life. She was a talented crafter, a wonderful cook, and a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her home was always filled with warmth, laughter, and the comforting aroma of something delicious on the stove.

Betty and Lee Saucier, who preceded her in death on August 29, 2011 raised 7 kids together, they built a large and loving family that was Betty’s greatest joy and proudest accomplishment. After raising her kids, she had a long career with the Federal Government and retired after 20 years.

She is survived by her brother, William “Bill” Hardin, and his wife, Alice “Jake” Hardin. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Bobby and Tommy, her son Brian Saucier, her grandsons Ted Caffy Jr., Nick Saucier and Great Grandson Ethan Hoeffer.

Betty leaves behind six other children:

• Ted Caffy (Lesa) of Florala, Alabama

• Kaye Cason of Middleburg

• Kim Gibson (Chuck) of Jacksonville

• Tanya Darnell (Brian) of Orange Park

• Richard Saucier (Tammy) of Middleburg

• Joe Saucier (Sabrina) of Alachua

She was a cherished grandmother to 16 grandchildren: Carissa, Satchel, Alma, Daniel, Lane, Tuesday, Jody, Jessy, Megan, Kayli, Ryan, Garrett, Nathan, Tatum, and Reagan. She was also blessed with 17 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews all of whom brought her immense pride and joy.

Betty loved nothing more than watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow, play, and thrive. Whether cheering from the sidelines, crafting keepsakes, or simply spending time with her beloved cat, Snowy, she found happiness in the everyday moments of family life.

As the matriarch of her large and close-knit family, Betty’s greatest dream was always to have everyone together. Her legacy is one of unconditional love, strength, and the enduring bonds of family.

She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.