Betty C. Thrasher Shaheen

Betty C. Thrasher Shaheen, 89, of Louisville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. She was born in Georgetown, KY to Roscoe and Katherine Clifton, who preceded her in death. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Billy Thrasher and second William Shaheen and both of her sons, Steven and Bradley Thrasher. Five of her siblings also preceded her in death, Robert, Eugene, Fred, William Clifton and Shirley Jeffares.

Betty worked as a nurse for over 45 years serving both at Jewish and Suburban Hospitals. She was also a private duty caregiver during her career. Betty was a member of St. Michael Orthodox Church.

Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Stoughton; daughter-in-law Holly Thrasher; step-daughter Tammy Belt; sister Sue Dunn and a brother Ray Clifton; 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025 at St. Michael Orthodox Church, 3701 St. Michael Church Drive, followed by her funeral service at 12 Noon. Burial will be in the Floydsburg Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to St. Michael Orthodox Church. Ratterman and Sons on Bardstown Road is caring for the Shaheen family and online condolences may be shared at www.ratterman.com.