Betty Jean (Matherly) Bentley Obituary
The family announces the passing of Betty Jean (Matherly) Bentley (Hickory, North Carolina) on August 2, 2026. Betty, born on February 13, 1947, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her sisters, Patsy Emerson and Phyllis Jefferson of Altavista, VA; and her son Michael Jonathan Eckard. She is survived by: her husband Terry Bentley; her children, Marcella Eckard and William Eckard Jr. (Spencer); and her grandchildren, Brandy Elliot, Matthew Gray Peyton Eckard (Ashley), Caramia Eckard, Kennedy Edwards (John), Tate Eckard, Elizabeth Eckard, Anderson Eckard and Bodee Eckard.
Memorials may be made to St Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
