Betty June Hayes, 85, of Plant City, died June 24, 2016, after a long battle with dementia.
She was born in Floyada, Texas, on July 21, 1930. She moved to Plant City in May of 1951 when her husband, Roy, began a long career with TECO. She worked as a homemaker. They joined Northside Baptist Church where she served as a tireless worker in the nursery ministry.
She is survived by her daughter and compassionate caregiver, LaDonna Cook; daughter, Jerra Morganstern; son, Jackie (Kathy); eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy “Gabby” Hayes; son, Kenny; and granddaughter, Kendale.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 21, at Northside Baptist Church, 1700 N. Franklin St., Plant City, Florida 33563.