Betty Lee Gentry

Betty Lee (Spencer) Gentry, 76, from Independence passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. Her family was there to comfort her as she left her Earthly home to spend eternity with her Heavenly Father. Betty was born in Beatyville, Kentucky to Clifford and Orpha (Spillman) Spencer and was raised in a family of thirteen children. Betty was an outgoing friend who never met a stranger and always had a big smile on her face. She enjoyed family get togethers, sewing, cooking, and singing. Betty’s greatest treasures were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved seeing her “Angels” stop by for visits with her. Family was her worldly goods. She also enjoyed seeing and spending time with her brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. She found great pleasure in being a Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Sister and Aunt. Betty is survived by her sons Timothy (Michele) Gentry, Independence and Rob (Julie) Gentry, Richmond, sisters Mae Horn, June Jackson and Connie Branscum, all from Florence, brothers Ray (Barb) Spencer, Florence and Gene (Betty) Spencer, Ft. Mitchell, grandchildren Nicole (Eric) Kimberlin, Nathan (Amber) Gentry and Cassidy Gentry and great grandchildren Alexis, Audrey and William Kimberlin and Raylynn Gentry. Preceding her in death were her parents, first husband Bob Gentry, second husband Bill Blevins, brothers Orville, Austin and Ernest Spencer, sisters Viola “Awie” Roach, Mary “Toots” Brown, Flora “Sis” Grubb, Ica Campbell and her great grandson Wrangler Gentry. Betty’s family invite you to join them for a visitation and time of remembrance on Friday January 4, 2019 from 10:00 AM- 12:00 Noon at the Florence Church of God, 7275 Hopeful Road, Florence. Brother Bryan Jackson will be officiating the funeral ceremony at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow immediately after at Independence Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Elizabeth Healthcare Hospice, 1 Medical Village Drive, Suite 213, HOSPICE,Edgewood, KY 41017.