Obituary for Betty Worth (Hartley)
Betty Worth, 84, of Ocoee, Florida passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023 with her loving
family by her side. Betty was born on September 11, 1938 in the small town of Hazlehurst, Georgia. She
is the daughter of George and Elizabeth Hartley. She is the loving wife of Thomas Wilson Worth, who
preceded her in death. She was a well-known resident of Winter Garden and Ocoee, FL and was a long-
time member of Grace Worship Center in Winter Garden, FL.
In her early years arriving to Winter Garden. Betty began working in the Plant Nursery industry at
Cobia’s Nursery in Winter Garden, FL. Followed by Engelmann’s Nursery in Apopka, FL. Where she
definitely possessed a “green thumb”. She then transitioned into a lengthy career in early childhood
development at The Learning Center, in Winter Garden, FL and at West Orlando Baptist Church in
Ocoee, FL. Caring for, bonding with, and watching the “youngins” grow up was so fulfilling for her.
Seeing their smiling faces each day really made her heart feel full.
She was a hardworking woman, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. She
enjoyed spending time with her family, attending church, going to yard sales, watching her young ones
grow, and experiencing all the joys and laughter that life has to offer. Everyone who knew Mrs. Betty
would tell you how kind, loving, and amazing she truly is. She always went above and beyond to ensure
that the people around her were well taken care of and supported, to the best of her abilities.
She is survived by 3 daughters: Carol White and husband (Alan), of Columbus, Georgia; Faye Hobdy and
husband (Mark), Donna Collins, of Ocoee, Florida, and her son-in-law Dennis Campbell, of Livingston,
Texas. She has 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 1 great great-grandchild on the way. 5
brothers; Fred Hartley, Larry Day, Johnny Williams, of Georgia; James Williams, of Virginia; Randy Worth,
of Florida. 3 Sisters as well. They are Sue Dowless and Sue Barrantes, of Georgia, and Debra Jones, of
Tennessee. Along with their spouses and many more loving nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her wonderful daughter Kathy Campbell, of Livingston, Texas. Three
precious grandchildren; Grandson Jonathan Tillman, of Orlando, Florida, grand daughters, Grace and
Faith Flemister, of Grand Island, Florida. Brothers; Jack Hartley, George Hartley, of Georgia, and Roger
Worth, of Florida. Sisters; Mary Ellen, Ruth Ann, and Debra Gale, of Georgia. As well as, her mother and
father.
The family will receive family and friends for a viewing from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday, February 3,
2023 at Winter Oak Funeral Home, 1132 E. Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787.
The funeral service will begin at 11:00 am with the burial procession to immediately follow at Winter
Garden Cemetery, 13636 Lake Butler Blvd., Winter Garden, FL 34787.
Please come and help us all celebrate the wonderful life of an amazing woman. She will be incredibly
missed by all.
Betty’s funeral arrangements are in the caring guidance of Winter Oak Funeral Home and Cremation,
1132 E. Plant Street Winter Garden, FL 34787.
family by her side. Betty was born on September 11, 1938 in the small town of Hazlehurst, Georgia. She
is the daughter of George and Elizabeth Hartley. She is the loving wife of Thomas Wilson Worth, who
preceded her in death. She was a well-known resident of Winter Garden and Ocoee, FL and was a long-
time member of Grace Worship Center in Winter Garden, FL.
In her early years arriving to Winter Garden. Betty began working in the Plant Nursery industry at
Cobia’s Nursery in Winter Garden, FL. Followed by Engelmann’s Nursery in Apopka, FL. Where she
definitely possessed a “green thumb”. She then transitioned into a lengthy career in early childhood
development at The Learning Center, in Winter Garden, FL and at West Orlando Baptist Church in
Ocoee, FL. Caring for, bonding with, and watching the “youngins” grow up was so fulfilling for her.
Seeing their smiling faces each day really made her heart feel full.
She was a hardworking woman, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. She
enjoyed spending time with her family, attending church, going to yard sales, watching her young ones
grow, and experiencing all the joys and laughter that life has to offer. Everyone who knew Mrs. Betty
would tell you how kind, loving, and amazing she truly is. She always went above and beyond to ensure
that the people around her were well taken care of and supported, to the best of her abilities.
She is survived by 3 daughters: Carol White and husband (Alan), of Columbus, Georgia; Faye Hobdy and
husband (Mark), Donna Collins, of Ocoee, Florida, and her son-in-law Dennis Campbell, of Livingston,
Texas. She has 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 1 great great-grandchild on the way. 5
brothers; Fred Hartley, Larry Day, Johnny Williams, of Georgia; James Williams, of Virginia; Randy Worth,
of Florida. 3 Sisters as well. They are Sue Dowless and Sue Barrantes, of Georgia, and Debra Jones, of
Tennessee. Along with their spouses and many more loving nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her wonderful daughter Kathy Campbell, of Livingston, Texas. Three
precious grandchildren; Grandson Jonathan Tillman, of Orlando, Florida, grand daughters, Grace and
Faith Flemister, of Grand Island, Florida. Brothers; Jack Hartley, George Hartley, of Georgia, and Roger
Worth, of Florida. Sisters; Mary Ellen, Ruth Ann, and Debra Gale, of Georgia. As well as, her mother and
father.
The family will receive family and friends for a viewing from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday, February 3,
2023 at Winter Oak Funeral Home, 1132 E. Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787.
The funeral service will begin at 11:00 am with the burial procession to immediately follow at Winter
Garden Cemetery, 13636 Lake Butler Blvd., Winter Garden, FL 34787.
Please come and help us all celebrate the wonderful life of an amazing woman. She will be incredibly
missed by all.
Betty’s funeral arrangements are in the caring guidance of Winter Oak Funeral Home and Cremation,
1132 E. Plant Street Winter Garden, FL 34787.