Julia Elizabeth Bason's Obituary
Julia Elizabeth Bason (Betty), 84, passed away on April 12, 2019. Betty was born on November 11, 1934. She graduated from Gainesville High School in 1952, followed by St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing in 1955, as an RN. Betty met her husband, Joe Sr, her “partner”, shortly after graduation. They were married for 61 years. Betty worked under Dr. Billy Brashear for 15 years and also in the newborn nursery at Shands AGH for decades. She loved her work and she loved those babies. Betty enjoyed fishing, gardening and her grandchildren. She and her partner retired to Suwannee, where they enjoyed many years of happy marriage. She is predeceased by her husband, Joseph Bason Sr, and 6 siblings.
She is survived by her son, Joe Jr (Christi); grandchildren, Kyle (Kaitlyn) and Hailey, and many nieces, nephews, bonus kids, grandkids and fur babies.
A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in Memorial Park East, 3700 SE Hawthorne Rd.
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