Betty Ruth Forsyth's Obituary
Betty Ruth Forsyth, 83, passed away October 24, 2015. She was born April 11, 1932 in Bradenton, Florida to the late Thurston and Sue (Gordon) Howell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughters, Shannon and Ellen; and her sister, Vivian.
Betty was a lifelong resident of the west coast of Florida. She was came from Manatee County to Hillsborough County in 1955. She spent most of her career as a bookkeeper for an automotive parts wholesale company. Betty was a member of the Belmont Baptist Church and enjoyed knitting and working around the house.
Left to cherish her memory are her son, Richard Forsyth of Tampa, Florida; granddaughter, Kelley Forsyth of Tampa and brother, Thurston Howell, Jr. of Odessa, Florida.
Services will be private with interment in Sunset Memory Gardens. Sunset Funeral Home has been entrusted with service arrangements. Memories and condolences may be left online at www.sunset-fh.com.
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