Betty B Gordon

Betty loved and faithfully served her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in the way she lived her life and raised her children and as a member and teacher at Martinez Baptist where she was a member for 33 years.

Her first career was with Sara Coventry Jewelry as a Regional Manager. She was in the top 10 of Managers in the U.S. during her entire career of 20 years. In 1988, she obtained her real estate license and had a distinguished career as a Realtor until she retired in 2009.

She loved the game of golf. She and Russell played as much as they could for as long as they could. They taught and instilled a love of the game to their grandchildren.

She loved to cook and was a great one. There were always her homemade biscuits or cornbread on the dinner table. Just about everyone she and Russell knew, from friends, doctors, store clerks or anyone. Russell always looked forward to a tin of her homemade peanut brittle every Christmas. She was also a talented seamstress.

Betty is preceded in death by husband Russell J. Gordon; daughters Susan Gordon Perry and Ruth Gordon. She leaves behind to cherish her memories daughters Marilyn Stripling, Sally (Joanie) Phillips (Ray), Elizabeth Sidener; grandchildren Shelley Rollins, Renee Phillips Buckley, Stephanie Ahern, Mark Stripling, Russell Stripling, Hunter Maynard, Zachary Maynard, John R. Perry III and Natalie Perry Chalker. Many beloved great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers please consider making donations to St. Jude Children’s hospital or Martinez Baptist Church.

A visitation for Betty will be held Friday, March 29, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Martinez Baptist Church. A funeral service will occur Friday, March 29, 2024 at 1:00 PM, followed by interment at Westover Memorial Gardens will occur Friday, March 29, 2024.