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Betty Jean Colson

05/10/1934 - 10/04/2025

Obituary For Betty Jean Colson

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Betty Jean Colson.

Betty Jean Colson, 91, died Saturday, October 4, 2025.


Funeral service will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Testerina P.B. Church, 5520 Miccosukee Road, with burial at Clifford Hill Cemetery.


Viewing will be from 11:00 A.M. to 6 P.M. Friday, October 10, 2025 at Strong & Jones Funeral Home.


She she survived by six daughters, Dorothy Whitaker (Crosby), Cynthia Jackson (Harold), Marilyn Terry, Elaine Lynn (Vincent),Valerine Rhodes (Obadiah) and Mary Carla Baity (Shelley); two sons, Johnny Colson and Terrell Colson; step daughter, Linda J. Mobley; bonus daughter, Joan Kilpatrick; bonus son, Elder Larry Austin (Pearlie); brother, JC Mahone; 19 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

On behalf of the staff and management of Strong & Jones Funeral Home, Inc., we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Mrs. Betty Jean Colson.


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Arlene J Montgomery sent Living Spirit Dishgarden for Betty Jean Colson - October 08, 2025

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To the entire Colson family may God comfort, strengthen and Bless you during this time of sadness. Ms. Betty was one of a kind always smiling and happy. She will truly be missed. Love always! ❤️ Rena Williams Clearwater, FL

Rena

My condolences go out to the family. Rest mama Colson you have earned your wings.

marybowes2014@gmail.com

May God bless and take care each of you. I am going to miss my sister especially the phone calls. Our words of sympathy to the children.

Yvonne Colson

Prayers for the family never got to meet her I'm her niece Jimmy Mahone daughter love you family God bless

Bishop &Vonette Horton

Our condolences on the loss of your mother and love one. Beyond the valley of sadness lies the comfort of grace. Keeping you in prayer today and through the days of hopeful healing that lie ahead. Love, The Montgomery Family (Aunt Jaine, Uncle Monty, Michael, Yolanda, Chey, David, Monty)

Jaine, Monty, Michael, Yolanda Montgomery

May the good Lord be with you during this sad time and always.

Patience Tucker

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Strong & Jones Funeral Home, Inc. | Tallahassee, FL

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