Betty Jean Rhoten Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Betty Jean Rhoten, age 85, of Bristol, VA, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at NHC of Bristol. She was born in Denver, Colorado, daughter of the late William Isaac “Ike” Grubbs, II and Earline Teal Grubbs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Rhoten; one sister, Wilma Mitchell; and one brother, Thurman Anderson “Sonny Boy” Grubbs. Betty had lived in Bristol since 1942, was a member of Avoca Christian Church, Painter Creek Church of Christ and East End Christian Church. She retired as a Nursing Assistant from Bristol Regional Medical Center with twenty-five years of service. Her love of music lead her to serve as a church pianist for seventy years, she loved playing at NHC of Bristol, and was also a member of the Bristol Virginia Senior Show Choir for fifteen years. Betty was known for her love for children and the difference she made in so many children’s lives. She is survived by her brother, William Isaac “Pete” Grubbs, III and wife Diana; nieces and nephews, Connie Spence, Mary Johannes, Tracy Taylor, Mike Mitchell and William Isaac “Will” Grubbs, IV; great nieces and nephews, Zachary Kiser, Chris Kiser, Benjamin Taylor, William “Isaac” Grubbs, V, Jeremy Taylor, Elijah Grubbs, Christi Harrington, and Scott Spence; great-great niece, Sarah Grace Kiser; and several cousins and extended relatives. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, May 25, 2018 at 7:00 PM at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol, TN with Minister Bob Robinson officiating. Committal Service and Interment will be held Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Spring Hill Cemetery, 5110 Gallatin Pike S, Nashville, TN with Minister Mark Smith officiating. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at NHC of Bristol for all their love, care and kindness shown to Betty. To honor her love for children, the family request in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Rhoten and her family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory.

Betty Jean Rhoten

November 5, 1932 - May 22, 2018