Betty Jo Giem, née Vizthum, age 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 in Daytona Beach, FL. Betty Jo was born on April 25, 1951 in Chaguaramas, U.S. Naval Station, Trinidad, British West Indies to Frederick H. Vizthum & Pearl J. Vizthum, née Lee. Betty Jo graduated from Key West H.S. on June 11, 1971 & served in the U.S. Army from September 24, 1971 to September 21, 1973. Betty Jo was married to Jerry L. Giem from February 8, 1975 to October 4, 1986. Betty Jo was known by those close to her for her kind spirit, sense of humor, love for family & she found joy in being a C.N.A. Betty Jo is survived by her loving family, including her son, Jason D. Giem, né Vizthum, her sisters Margarette Girvin & Janice Rising & nieces & nephew Tammy McGovern, Debbie Campana, Dawna O'Brien & Andrew Rising. Betty Jo was preceded in death by her parents & nephew Harold (JR) Hardeman Jr. Her family will remember her for her resilience & the many ways she touched the lives of those around her. Service Information: Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. New Hope Baptist Church 1675 Taylor Rd, Port Orange, FL 32128