BETTY JEAN HOLLINGSWORTH
Betty Jean (BJ) Hollingsworth, 85, a resident of The Harmony Collection in Columbia, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.
Born in Sumter on Oct. 1, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Moise Outlaw, formerly of Santee, and the late Mabel K. "Sutton" Johnson, formerly of Columbia.
Raised in Sumter, she was a graduate of Edmunds High School.
Betty is survived by her children, Bambi L. "Boykin" Bailey (Bruce) of Cape Coral, Florida, and David J. Hollingsworth of Evansville, Indiana; five grandchildren, Kari L. Bailey of Columbia, Kayla L. Bailey of Sarasota, Florida, Kevin L. Bailey of Gonzales, Louisiana, Kaden L. Bailey of Columbia, Abigail L. Hollingsworth of Evansville, Indiana; and one great-grandchild, Myles Hollingsworth of Evansville, Indiana.
Betty was preceded in death by her younger brother, Marion "Bud" Outlaw, formerly of Greensboro, N.C.
Betty was a travel consultant and owned her own travel agency for 42 years in Indianapolis. Betty loved traveling and journeyed to many countries, including Africa, China, Russia and Australia. Betty also loved cruises and sailed and completed over 60 cruises in her lifetime.
Betty treasured spending time with her family. She cherished the more than 40 years of Outlaw family reunions. Betty loved reading, bowling, playing board games and dancing to the shag (the South Carolina state dance).
Betty was kind, caring and loving, adored by all who knew her and will be missed by her family and friends dearly.
Memorial services will be held at noon Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in Sumter Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Betty asked that memorials be made to your favorite charity in her name.
Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com.
Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.