Betty Gabbard

August 11, 1925 - March 23, 2016

Booneville, KY – Betty (Deaton) Gabbard, age 90, and widow of Lee Gabbard, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at the St. Joseph Hospice Care Center in Lexington, KY. Betty was born in the Longs Creek Community of Breathitt County, KY on August 11, 1925, a daughter of the late Lee and Easter (Turner) Deaton. She was a home maker, a loving mother who enjoyed being with family and working in her garden. Betty was a member of the Indian Creek Presbyterian Church. She is survived by 1 son; David Lee (Carolyn) Gabbard of Lawrenceburg, KY; 1 daughter; Mary Lou (Bob) Marcum of Lexington, KY; 1 brother; Jim (Ruth) Deaton of Buckhorn, KY; 3 grandchildren; David Gabbard Jr. and Lisa (Michael) Stivers both of Lawrenceburg, KY, Jennifer Martin of Seattle, WA, 3 great grandchildren; Jessica Rose; Luke and Sam Stivers, along with many other loving family members and friends. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, and her loving husband of 41 years, 3 brothers; Letcher Deaton, Roger Deaton, and Langley Deaton, 3 sisters; Georgia Deaton, Polly Deaton Gabbard and Patsy Deaton Odawd. Funeral Services will be held at the Booneville Funeral Home, Booneville, KY at 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 26, 2016 with Pastor Terry Sandlin officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 26, 2016 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at the funeral home. Betty will be laid to rest next to her husband, Dexter, in the Esau-Gabbard Cemetery located in the Indian Creek Community of Owsley County. To leave the family a special message visit www.boonevillekyfuneralhome.com. The Booneville Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.