Betty Bell (Price) Jonas of Tavares formerly of Altoona passed away on February 12, 2020. She was born July 9, 1932 in Howey in Hills, Florida to the late Bernard and Carrie (Crute).
Betty grew up in Apopka until she was 16, then the family moved to Altoona and she graduated from Umatilla H.S. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Florida. Betty married Leslie A. Jonas on February 26, 1968 in Kingsland, Georgia.
Betty is survived by two brothers: Phillip (Penny), Jimmy (Wol Cha), nephews; Robert (Alicia) Hancock and Michael (Tish). niece; Julie (Dave) Hancock Groff, great-nephews Brayden and Ethan, great-nieces Christine, Lana, Michelle, Emily, LauraLai, and Summer.
A private memorial service for the family will be held at a later date with her ashes laid to rest with her husband in the Umatilla Cemetery.
Beyers Funeral Home in Umatilla is assisting the family.