Bettye A. Gilmore

Bettye A. Gilmore, age 85, of Henderson, KY, passed away at 12:30 PM, Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at her home under the care of St. Anthony’s Hospice. Bettye was a Henderson native. She was born on October 13, 1928 to Kathlyn Minton and Dwight Hudson. Her father was a barber and mother was a homemaker. She was the oldest out of her 7 siblings. Bettye left school as a senior to start working to buy her younger siblings winter coats. She rode the train every day from her home in Baskett to work in Henderson. Bettye later completed her GED and went on to attend Bramwell’s Business College in Evansville, IN where she attained an Associate’s Degree. Bettye worked as a medical secretary for both Dr. George Buckmaster and Dr. David Watkins until she retired. Upon retiring she volunteered for the Children’s Advocacy Center. She was President of the United Democratic Woman’s Club. Her first husband, Silas Wilson passed away in 1963; she later married Billy Ray on August 17, 1966. Bettye enjoyed reading. She had a great sense of humor, and loved telling stories. Most of all Bettye loved and cherished her family. Mrs. Gilmore was preceded in death by her 1st husband Silas, her parents, sister Margaret Southard, brothers Dwight Hudson, Billy Joe Hudson, and David Hudson, and son-in-law Sandy L. Watkins. Survivors include: Husband of 47 years: Billy Ray Gilmore; Daughter: Susie Wilson Watkins; 2 Grandsons: Matthew Watkins and Christian Watkins & fiancée Heather Busby all of Henderson, KY; 2 Great-Granddaughters: Kim Libby and husband Ric of Tacoma, WA and Sarah Watkins Henderson, KY; 3 Sisters: Dorothy Roberts and husband Glenn, Denise Ford, and Linda Buckreis. Relatives and friends are invited to Bettye’s Life Celebration from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home, Henderson, KY and again on Friday starting at 9:00 to service time at St Paul's Episcopal Church, Henderson, KY. The Requiem Eucharist will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 21, 2014 at the church with The Very Reverend Rich Martindale officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmont Cemetery in Henderson, KY. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to: St. Anthony’s Hospice and/or St Paul's Episcopal Church, 5 S Green St, Henderson, KY 42420.

Bettye A. Gilmore

October 13, 1928 - March 18, 2014