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Betty Jean Gupton Preddy

1932 - 2025

Betty Jean Gupton Preddy obituary, 1932-2025, Oxford, NC

BORN

1932

DIED

2025

Betty Preddy Obituary

Betty Jean Preddy, aged 92, of Oxford, NC, passed away in her home on June 26, 2025. She was born on July 6, 1932. She was married to Troy Preddy for 68 years. Together, they raised their children, Sue (Chuck) Reddick and Walter(Laurie) Preddy, cherished grandchildren Kathryn (Craig) Fairhurst and Max Reddick, and a great-grandchild, Reid Fairhurst.

Her hobbies included sewing, decorating, playing games, reading recipe books, and traveling.

A faithful member of Corinth Baptist Church, Betty was deeply involved in her church community.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hazel and Vester Gupton, her sister, Jackie Ivey, and brother, Jimmy Gupton.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Ledger News on Aug. 22, 2025.

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