Obituary of Betty Radcliffe Townley

Betty Radcliffe Townley, 95, of Sarasota, formerly of Venice, passed away on July 22, 2007. She was born in Beckenham, England on June 13, 1912 to the late James and Florence Radcliffe. Betty had worked as a secretary for a shipping company and during WWII served as a “roof spotter” to aid the fire dept. during bombing raids. On July 4, 1946 she immigrated to Miami and became a US citizen. Betty worked in the research dept. of the Burdines stores. In 1968 she came to live in Venice where she had served as secretary for the Golden Beach Association. After 30 years in Venice, Betty went to live in Sarasota. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 25 years James R. Townley. Survivors include a nephew, Anthony Sladdin of Aberdeenshire, Scotland; friends and caregivers, Merle and Patricia Graser of Venice, Dr. Shaun Graser of Venice and Cathleen Strammer of Nokomis. A memorial service will be 10 AM on Sunday, August 5th at the Farley Funeral Home, Venice Chapel. Inurnment will be in Highlands, NC. Memorial donations may be made to Tidewell Hospice and Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd. Sarasota, F 34238. To send condolences visit www.farleyfuneralhome.com.