Betty Lou Workman

Betty Lou Workman, 83, passed away on April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. She was born May 2, 1941, to Ernest Clevinger and Bessie Davis Clevinger in Belcher, Kentucky. Betty grew up in Kentucky and lived in Anthony, Florida for many years, spending her final years in Tampa, Florida.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gus Workman; brothers Ernest Jr, Gerald and Clayton.

She is survived by her daughters; Sherri Spanier (Robert) Belleview, Florida; Karen Smith (Paul) Greenville, South Carolina; Belinda Richard (Dylan) Tampa, Florida; and 4 grandchildren, Dakota Smith, Reno Smith, Quinton Richard and Keira Richard as well as her brother Carl Clevinger.

While living in Anthony, she was very active in the community. Love and support of her family was her passion, and she and her husband worked together for many years in their family business. When not supporting the family business, she spent her time in the service and support of others, something which came very easily to her. Through the years she cared for and touched the lives of so many youths in Anthony. Betty was a co-founder of the first Girl Scott Brownie troop at Anthony Elementary School, she coached girls’ softball teams at the Anthony Little League, she was an avid band booster for the North Marion High School Colt Marching Band and spent time as a volunteer at the Unity Baptist Church, Anthony Elementary School, and Reddick Elementary School helping with an afterschool bible study group. She was dedicated in her faith including attending Bible Study Fellowship at First Baptist in Ocala for over eight years and was a Group Leader for many of those years.

In Tampa, she continued her dedication by attending bible study and being active in her retirement community. She was well known for spearheading gatherings such as “Bingo with Betty” to promote fun activities for her neighbors.

A Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday April 10, 2025, at Unity Baptist Church. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment to follow at Anthony Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s foundation.