Elizabeth “Betty” Harbison passed away Thursday May 12, 2016 in Umatilla, FL. She was born January 28, 1947 in Youngstown, OH. She graduated High School in 1964 from Austintown-Fitch High School in Austintown, OH. Betty moved to Florida shortly after graduation with her mother to Titusville, FL, and later moved to the Apopka area. She loved to be surrounded by family and enjoyed sharing stories with whoever was willing to listen. Betty enjoyed reading. There wasn’t a day that went by that she did not have a book in her hand. She also enjoyed puzzles, card games, computer games and game shows. She is survived by her 2 daughters Theresa Russ and Cherie Graham, 7 grandkids; John, Tyler, Shyanne, Juan, Hannah, Keira and Bryce and 3 great-grandchildren; Braxton, Jackson and Payton, whom all live in Florida. She was preceded in death by; her brother Bill Harbison, her mother Mary Harbison and her father William “Bill” Harbison.
In lieu of flowers, you can make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Cancer Society in memory of her parents.
This heritage started 67 years ago with Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, who founded the First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1934. In 1938 Francis E. Loomis, son of Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, received his license to practice Mortuary Science and in 1941 established Loomis Funeral Home of Winter Garden, FL. 
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Jr Aguilar says
Theresa Russ says
Shelly Allen Howard says
Shelly Allen Howard says
Xoxoxox to all the family prayers to all !
Jamie Ellington says
Theresa says
Thank you mom for always believing in me and helping me through this crazy life! We always could count on each other and you truly were an amazing mom. I love and miss you dearly. Give everyone my love
Karen Liverance says
Karen Liverance says
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the family
Jennifer Coutu says
Cherie Graham says
Momma, you sacraficed so much for me out of love. I wish I had just one more day to talk to you. My heart is heavy and I will never understand why life takes the path that it does. I love you and miss you.
Sue (Tucci) Cooper says
So sorry to hear about Betty. she was a good friend and classmate in high school . My prayers and thoughts go out to the family . May she rest in peace All my love , Sue
Sue Cooper says
Thx Sue
Cherie Graham says
Thank you Sue.
Cherie Graham says
Momma I miss you so much. My heart hearts that I am unable to talk to you and hug you. Some days it is unbearable.
Cherie Graham says
Momma, it has been 2 years since I last heard your voice. It doesn’t seem real some days. I miss you so very much!