Betty M Lefevers

Betty Lefevers, age 88, of Inverness, Fl., passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at her home under the loving care of her family. Betty was born in Cumberland, Kentucky on May 9, 1932 to the late George and Octavia Johnson, and came to Citrus County in 1973 from Pineville, Ky.
Ms. Lefevers graduated from Knoxville General Hospital School of Nursing in Knoxville, Tn. in 1952. Upon arrival in Inverness in 1973, she worked at Citrus Memorial Hospital in various roles. Ms. Lefevers’ responsibilities grew as the little country Hospital went from 25 beds to 200. Ms. Lefevers worked in many areas of the Hospital including O.B., nursery, and I.C.U./C.C.U., and at times was the only Registered Nurse at night. She delivered several babies in her career when the new arrivals decided not to wait for the doctor.
Ms. Lefevers served in many leadership roles, these included Infectious Disease, Same Day Surgery, Quality Assurance, and Head Nurse for many years. Ms. Lefevers was instrumental in the early success of the Infectious Disease program at Citrus Memorial Hospital. The Nursing Supervisor Mrs. Marjorie Budd stated, “Betty worked well with all staff and was praised by the doctors.” “She was always calm, cool, and collected.” Ms. Lefevers retired from Citrus Memorial in 1997.
After retiring, she was very active in her community. Areas she was most proud of were the ReadingPals program and Camp Good Hope. She was a volunteer Quality Assurance Nurse for Hospice, serving others as she had done during her 45 years as a Registered Nurse. She was a founding member of Cornerstone Baptist Church.
Ms. Lefevers is survived by her 4 children: Her son William Lefevers and his wife Angelica, daughters Brenda Freeman and her husband David, Marsha Herring, and Frances Gillette. She is also survived by her 5 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and 1 great-great-grand child.
There will be no services scheduled at this time. Cremation with care by Chas. E. Davis.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Betty Lefevers, R.N. to the College of Central Florida: www.CF.edu/give or via mail:
CF Foundation, Inc.
3001 SW College Rd.
Ocala, Fl. 34474-4415