Betty Jean Rankins, Age 85, of Vanceburg, Kentucky passed away Sunday April 21, 2024 at the Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Grayson, Kentucky after an extended illness.

Betty was born in Charters, Kentucky May 16, 1938 to the late Earl and Zennia Thurman Arthur.  She worked for the U.S. Shoe Corporation in Vanceburg for 32 years.  Betty also was a self-employed housekeeper.  She was a member of the Flemingsburg Church of Christ since 2001.  She loved quilting and gardening.  For her leisure she liked to read.

Preceded her in death beside her parents was her husband Edward Rankins Jr. November 10, 2001, a daughter- Shirley Fetters in 2003, three sisters- Debbie Grigson, Mabel Ruth Kegley, and Alice Howell.  two brothers- Howard Arthur and Joe Arthur.

Left to cherish Betty’s memories are two daughters- Sue (Eddie) Harris of Vanceburg, Kentucky, Karen (Tex) Roe of Grayson, Kentucky.

One son- Terry Edward Rankins of Vanceburg, Kentucky.

Six grandchildren- Kelly (Greg) Erwin and Beth (Christian) Arnold both of Garrison, Kentucky, Tammie Kelly (Jason) Miracle, Salt Lick, Kentucky, Erica (Josh) Kegley, and Jarod Rankins both of Tollesboro, Kentucky and Travis Crawford.  Eleven great-grandchildren.

Sisters- Joyce (Jesse) Gibson- Maysville, Kentucky, and Lynda Insley of Hamilton, Ohio.

One brother- Jimmy Arthur of Germantown, Kentucky.  Many relatives and friends also will mourn her passing.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday April 24, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at the Esham cemetery Petersville, Kentucky with Brother Scottie Stears officiating.  Burial will follow.

Gaydos Funeral Home is caring for the family of Betty Jean Rankins.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gaydosfh.com