It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Betty Keaton of Hudson, North Carolina, who passed away on January 15, 2021, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Ira Lee Justice and Maude Sullivan Justice; her husband Ross Isaac Keaton; and her siblings, Harold Justice, Jim Justice, Bill Justice, Mary LeFever, Helen Hatley, Ruth Phillips and Kathryn Justice.

She is survived by : her children, Mitchell Keaton (Deb Abernethy) of Hickory, NC and Kelly Keaton Rucker (Peter Rucker) of Banner Elk, NC; her grandchildren, Ashley Keaton Cox (Wayne Gainey) of Sumter, SC, Jordan Marie Burkhart (Christopher Burkhart) of Banner Elk and Pierson Rucker of Banner Elk; her great grandchildren, Kendra Marksberry (Michael), Callie Marie Cox and Shelby Lee Cox; and her great great grandchildren, Michael Lee Marksberry, Maddox Marksberry, Memphis Marksberry, Alyssa Dawn Ahner, Gryphon Carricker and Kerrington Evans. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be given to St. John's Lutheran Church, 352 Central Street, Hudson, NC 28638.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Evans Funeral Service