Betty L. Carr, 83, of Baldwin, crossed the river home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 30, 2020. Her last residence was Elmcroft Senior Living. She was born May 7, 1937 in Chauncey, Georgia to Herman Joe Brown Pruett & Florilla Kelley-Pruett. Betty was preceded 5 years ago by her loving husband of 62 years, Lewis T. “Buddy” Carr and leaves behind her a large and loving family of 5 sons and their wives: Ronald L. Carr (Lauren E. Chapin-Carr), James L. Carr (Nettie L. Haynes-Carr), Timothy H. Carr (Theresa D. Farnham-Carr), Thomas B. Carr (Patricia G. Langford-Carr) & Michael F. Carr (Cheryl L. Waite-Carr); 26 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchidlren; 1 sister, Carolyn Pruett-Lane, and numerous nieces & nephews. Betty was an avid hunter & dedicated to her family. She taught her family love, honor, truth, integrity, and humor. She will be sorely missed by many more than just her family, but also her friends and caring neighbors. Memorial services will be held at 11:00am EST on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 at Grace Baptist Church, 479 Center Street, North, Baldwin, Florida with Pastor Dewayne Jowers officiating. Because of the ongoing pandemic, the funeral will be limited to family members only. Interment will be at Brandy Branch Cemetary. In lieu of flowers, for those who prefer, donations may be made to The Community Hospice and Palliative Care Foundation, St. Vincent's, 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, Florida 32257, or online at www.communityhospice.com. Arrangements by Giddens-Reed Funeral Home, Baldwin, Florida. 904.266.2337. www.giddensreedfh.com
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