Betty Gentry

Betty Gentry, age 89, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky. She was born on Wednesday, August 26, 1936, in Stanton, Kentucky, to the late James Baker and the late Edna Combs Baker. Betty was a proud graduate of the Powell County High School Class of 1954, whose tireless work ethic and dedication left a lasting impression on those around her. Through the years, she worked at the Lycoming Shoe Factory, Continental Metal Specialties, and Bruen's Restaurant. Betty’s organizational skills shone as she served as the Deputy Powell County Clerk under Anna Marie Baker. Later, she supported local education as a Para Professional at Powell County High School, and she actively contributed to the community by selling tickets and collecting funds for the Powell County Little League Program. Betty's commitment to civic duties was exemplified through her role as an Election Officer. A devoted member of Bowen First Church of God, she found joy in her faith and in the simple pleasures of life. Betty's passion for gardening enabled her to cultivate beautiful blooms and produce, while her knack for canning produced delicious preserves. Notably, she earned the blue ribbon three consecutive years at the Powell County Fair for her exceptional cream candy. Beloved by her family, Betty cherished every moment spent with her grandson and great-grandson, creating memories that they would carry with them. She exuded warmth and sweetness, always ready for a new adventure or a spontaneous road trip, eager to embrace life and share her loving spirit with those she held dear. In addition to her parents, Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Victor "Pee Wee" Gentry; three brothers: Glenn Baker, Roger Baker, and Earl Baker; and two sisters, Virginia Boyd and Ruth Morton. She is survived by her daughter, Glenna Gentry-Blythe, of Stanton; one grandson, Shade Blythe of Stanton; one great-grandson, Gage Blythe of Stanton; three sisters-in-law: Anna Marie Baker of Nicholasville, Bettye Baker of Glasgow, and Brenda (Joe) Young of Winchester; and one brother-in-law, Malcolm Gentry of Monroe, Ohio. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. Funeral services, officiated by Bro. Stephen Donithan will be held at the funeral home at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Burial will be held at the Gentry Family Cemetery in Stanton, Kentucky, with Shade Blythe, Gage Blythe, Sheldon Baker, Eddie Baker, Michael David, Travis Baker, Ethan Epperson, and Phillip Blythe serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Sherwin Baker, Janice Trent, Marilyn Stutzenberger, Anna Kate Tipton, Laura Young, Jackson Tipton, James Ed Dennis, Darren Baker, Garner Humphrey, Carol Dennis, Anita Hall, Thelma Skidmore, Sissy Crowe, Tina Epperson, and Ashley Becraft. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home of Stanton.