Betty J. Elliott, 83, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at her home with her daughters by her side. She was born August 15, 1938 in Ohio County to the late Odie and Virginia Foreman Quisenberry. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She had previously worked at G.E. and retired from Ragu. She enjoyed reading, gardening, and was a great cook. Betty was a very independent woman and a wonderful role model to her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, James Quisenberry; son-in-law, Jeff Leibfried; and a special friend, Bill Hagan.
She is survived by four daughters, Melinda Elliott, Lana Leibfried, Rhonda Embry (Curtis Merritt), and Jennifer Rouch (David); seven grandchildren, Britney Harris (Brandon), Jordan Embry (Amanda), Drew Embry (Kimmie), Brett Embry, Corrie Embry, Tyler Rouch (Alyssa Frantz), and Easton Rouch; twelve great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Carolyn Quisenberry; and nephew, J.D. Quisenberry.
Betty’s family will honor her wishes with a private graveside service to be held at Hix Cemetery in Owensboro. James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.