Funeral services for Betty Jane May, 58, of Demorest, were held Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, with the Rev. Daniel Parker officiating.
Mrs. May went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, following a sudden illness.
Born Dec. 29, 1960, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late James and Avita Lewis.
She moved to Georgia in 1995, to be with her first love and childhood sweetheart, James E. May. She loved flea markets, auction houses, and reading. Mrs. May was co-owner of Tasty Ice Cream Truck with her husband, James, of 19 years. She was retired from Wal-Mart as a customer service representative. She was a member of Baldwin Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, SFC James E. May of Demorest; daughter and son-in-law, Shannon and Eric Soorus of Cornelia; and one granddaughter, Storm Joyce of Cornelia.
Donations may be made to the local Humane Society.
Those wishing to express online condolences, may do so by visiting whitifeldfuneralhomes.com.
Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel, Demorest, was in charge of arrangements.