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Betty Hill Obituary
Gaffney, S.C. - Betty Owensby Hill, 83, of 112 Maple Drive, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at her residence.
Born in Gaffney, she was the widow of the late Glenn Hill and daughter of the late Floyd Owensby and Daisy Whelchel Owensby. She was a graduate of Gaffney High School, a tax preparer, retired from Littlejohn-Bonner Insurance and a former member of Bethany Baptist Church. She loved quilting, gardening and traveling to Hawaii where she visited ten times.
Surviving are a brother, Sam Owensby and wife, Margaret of Gaffney; a niece Ann Stamper and husband, Jayson of Gaffney.
The family will receive friends from 3 until 4 p.m. on Monday, June 5, 2017 at Blakely Funeral Home. Memorial services will immediately follow at 4 p.m. in the Blakely Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Ashby Blakely officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Rice Bowls.org.
The family will be at their respective homes.
An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com.
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Valeri Strickland Moore,niece
March 6, 2024
Had asked about Aunt Betty Sue but just now found her obituary! Such a wonderful Aunt and thought about much through the years.Not able to visit Gaffney much in latter years.Always heard her talk proudly and lovingly about EACH of you! Daughter of Carey Hill Strickland and Arthur Strickland. Humbly and sorrowfully, with great memories, Valeri Strickland Moore.Savannah,Ga.
Allana & Rick Brannon
June 5, 2017
We are so blessed to have enjoyed the last 11 years years of Betty's life. She was such a special part of our family. She loved Jayson and Anne so much and her Jelly Bean.
My most treasured memory of Betty was the day she and I went shopping for the materials to make my Demi's quilts. I am so honored to have two of the quilts she made. I will treasure them always knowing she made them especially for my little girl. They are beautiful!
Although we will miss Betty so much, we know she is dancing with the Father in Heaven. I can hear her say, "don't cry for me, this is my Hawaii".
We love you Betty, we will see you soon...
Anna Panco
June 3, 2017
Sincere condolences to the family & friends of Betty.
I met Betty five years ago when she prepared my taxes.
She quickly became a special friend that I looked forward to seeing.
Betty's face would light up when she'd tell me of her trips to Hawaii & I will always remember her with that smile.
God Bless you Betty. May you rest in the peace you deserve !
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