Bette Gardner Hilton Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Bette Gardner Hilton (Kingsport, Tennessee). Bette, born on November 26, 1943, passed away on October 14, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Bette for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Bette’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her husband Randy Hilton; her mother Bessie M. Morelock; her brother Charles Rex Gardner; her nephew Richard Gardner; her grandparents, Rev. Claude and Macie Morelock; and her siblings, Opal Doty, Irene Bernard, George Morelock, Helen Ketron, Charles Morelock and Howard Morelock. She is also survived by several cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
A burial was held on Tuesday, October 20th 2026 at 9:50 AM. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, October 20th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the East Lawn Memorial Park (4997 Memorial Blvd, Kingsport, TN 37664).
