Nina Runner

Nina Runner, age 73, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015, in Sebring, Florida. She was born on August 29, 1941 in Colquitt, Georgia to the late Joel and Mary Alice (Adams) Batts. Nina has been a resident of Avon Park since 1956 having come from Live Oak, Fl. She was a member of the Florida Avenue Baptist Church and loved to go to yard sales and antiquing. Nina loved helping others and cooking for her family. She will be tremendously missed by her family and a host of friends. Nina is survived by her sons: Mike Runner of Avon Park, Jimmy Runner of Avon Park, daughter: Darlene (Danny) Wheat of Dalton, GA, brothers: Joel (Ramona) Batts of GA, John (Mary) Batts of Fort Meade, FL, Jesse Batts of Wauchula, FL, Jerry (Daphne) Batts of Wauchula, FL, Jimmy Batts of Wauchula, FL, sisters: Jean (Jim) Johnston of Wauchula, FL, Joyce Fennel of Bowling Green, FL, Judy (Dan) Morris of GA, five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Nina was predeceased by her husband: Paul Duane Runner. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at the Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home in Avon Park. A graveside service and will follow at 11:30 at the Bougainvillea Cemetery in Avon Park. Friends may contribute to Good Shepherd Hospice 1110 Hammock Rd. Sebring, FL 33870. Arrangements Entrusted To: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home 111 E. Circle St. Avon Park, FL 33825 863-453-3101 www.stephensonnelsonfh.com