Betty Bostick Brooks died Nov. 17, 2014.
Ms. Brooks was born Nov. 23, 1928, in Groveland, and raised in Plant City. She graduated from Plant City High School and attended the University of Tampa. Her ancestors came to America from Austria in the 1700s and settled in the Lakeland area. She married Roy R. Brooks, also a native of Florida. Ms. Brooks was a charter member of Palma Ceia Methodist Church and was instrumental in building several subdivisions in North Tampa. She was active in the Beach Park Women’s Club, where she served as president for two years. She was also active in several charitable organizations and local politics. Later in life, Betty’s passions became traveling and her grandchildren.
Betty is survived by children, R. Ray Brooks (Beth), Carol B. Stanton, Glen E. Brooks (Alida) and Nile D. Brooks (Lisa); and grandchildren, Michelle and Michael Stanton (Carol), and Jacob Nile and Emily Sophia Brooks (Nile). Her family also included brothers, James (deceased), Cecil and Theron Bostick; and sister, Margie Boyette.
The family would like to give sincere thanks to the entire staff at Bayshore Point Nursing and Rehab in Tampa and the staff at Memorial Hospital. A graveside service was held Nov. 21, at Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Tampa.