Helen "Betty" Prophater
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Betty was born December 29, 1945 in Lynchburg, Virginia, but had resided in the greater Chattanooga area for 36 years. She retired from Kleen-A-Matic in Rossville, where she had served as an administrative assistant. Betty was known as an excellent cook, and enjoyed reading, birdwatching, gardening, and her pets.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Pam Martin; brothers, Russell and Andy Hawkins; parents, Louis E. Hawkins, Sr. and Helen Nelson Hawkins; son-in-law, Pete Genero.
Helen is survived by her husband of 25 years, Gene Prophater; daughter, Jackie Bell; brother, Bob Hawkins (Lynn), and son-in-law, Mike Martin; grandchildren, Drew Martin (Amanda Pippin), Nicole Nelson (Nils), Matt Martin (Emily), J.D. Genero; three great-grandchildren, Navy Mae Martin, Josie Pearl Coffey and Georgia Kate Martin, as well as other relatives.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (EST) at Turner Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. (EST) in the chapel with David Prophater officiating.
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