Betty Ann Haire, 58, Groveland, passed away October 16, 2012 at the Mike Conley Hospice House. She was born January 4, 1954 in Chicago, IL daughter of Emmitt Kirby, Sr. & Gladys Weathers Kirby and was a local resident since 1960 from Arkansas. She was a Home Health Care Specialist. Preceding her in death were her husband Robert Haire, son Bobby Haire & sister Linda Houpt. Surviving is her son Edward Kirby of Groveland; grandchildren Tabatha Kirby & Brantley Kirby & siblings Shirley (Gail) Newman; Emmitt Kirby, Jr. & James (Linda) Kirby all of Mascotte.
The funeral service for Betty Ann Haire will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 19, 2012 at Mascotte Church of God of Phrophecy. Pastor Richard T. ("Tommy") Whitten will officiate. Burial will follow in Bay Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at the church. BECKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Clermont, FL 34711. Telephone 352-394-7121. Guestbook at beckerfamilyfuneral.com.