Bettye Middleton

Bettye Jalean Middleton, 88 of Panama City, FL passed away January 21, 2015.  She was born January 31, 1926 in Birmingham AL.  She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Willie Mae and Cecil Naramore and her loving husband  Lt. Col. Henry (Hank) Middleton.  

Although she had no children, Bettye is survived by Rhonda Kay Harper of San Antonio, TX and her two children, Tiffany Jalean Porter of Frisco, TX and Michael Lowery Harper of Rocklin, CA who were Bettye's god children. Also surviving is Lois Kay Merkel of Panama City, FL, and her children Robert, Christopher, Ashley and Lacy.  Rhonda and Lois were like daughters to Bettye, and loved her dearly.

She had many close and dear friends during her retirement years in Panama City.  Bettye led a full and adventurous life.  After Hank retired from the Air Force while stationed in Japan.  Bettye and Hank had a 42’ sailboat built and sailed it from Hong Kong to Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  She has now gone to join Hank to continue the adventures.In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bettye's name may be made to the Humane Society of Bay County.

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