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Betty Oates Obituary

Betty Ann Oates, 76, of Laurel Park, died Friday, November 16, 2018 at her home.
She was the daughter of the late William and Alice Sherrill. Betty was a co-owner of Oates Reality Associates in Hendersonville. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Hendersonville; a member of the Hendersonville Board of Realitors; and numerous professional associations.
Betty is survived by her husband, to whom she married on May 27, 1964, Joseph Oates; a daughter Sherrill Oates and her husband Michael McQuade of Travelers Rest, SC; a grandson, Ian McQuade of Travelers Rest, SC and a brother, Maurice Sherrill and his wife Della of Andrews, NC.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Hendersonville with Rev. Steve Scoggins officiating. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.

Published by Times-News from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2018.
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Morris and Della,
I'm so very sorry to hear of Betty Ann's passing. She was my lifelong friend and a classmate of mine in Andrews and at Mars Hill. She will be greatly missed.
Alta Brown Rogers

December 3, 2018

My prayers are with your family. Betty helped so many people in Hendersonville County and the surrounding areas and will always be remembered as an icon of professionalism and class in real estate.

Mary Sitton

November 20, 2018

Mary Louise Barber

November 20, 2018

My prayers are for your family

Rhonda Freeman

November 20, 2018

Oh Betty Ann, you always told me you were going to come visit me in Minnesota. I gave you such a hard time about working so hard and to come to Minnesota to relax and take a vacation. You always just laughed at me. We had some great conversations over the years. Sherrill Ann and Maurice, we are thinking about you. love...Grant Brekke and Family

November 19, 2018

Joe, I cannot find words to express how very sorry I am to know that we have lost Betty. She was so wonderful to me this year in selling my house and finding me a condo. She was so capable and gave me such a feeling of calmness. She will be missed. My very deepest condolences to you and to all who loved her.

Nancy Irving

November 19, 2018

Nancy Irving

November 19, 2018

My deepest condolences to Joe and Sherrill and all of her family. I first met Betty before I moved here in 1990. She was so helpful to me in many ways with my business and I enjoyed so much our many good conversations. She was not only an amazing business woman but she was someone I was proud to call my friend.

Betty you made a difference and you will indeed be missed. You were an inspiration to so many.

Tedd Pearce

November 19, 2018

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