Betty J. Turrisi, age 78, passed from this life Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital. She was born in Louisville, Ky. on May 8, 1934. Mrs. Betty was a nursery owner, Baptist by faith and was a member of the Italian & American Club in Orlando Fl. She is survived by her son James Turrisi Jr. of Thomaston, Ga., 2 daughters Deborah Collins of Columbia, S.C. and Dr. Annette Porter of Chipley, Fl., 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Funeral services will be held in Orlando, Florida.