Betty Lou Duggan

Ms. Betty Lou (Jones) Duggan, age 68, of Gamaliel, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at her home by her loving son's side. Betty was born in Monroe County on January 6, 1957, a daughter of the late Virginia Nell Walker and Martin C. Jones. She worked in garment factories throughout her life, and was a member of the Milltown Baptist Church. 

She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Pearce of Nashville, Tennessee, one son, Brian "Slick" Duggan of Gamaliel, and one adopted daughter, Alicia Wilhide. Six grandchildren, Michael Taylor Pearce, Kristopher Andrew Pearce, Tyler Austin Duggan, Tate Martin Duggan, Tatum Grace Duggan, and Shelby Faye Duggan. Four great-grandchildren, Braden Pearce, Kenzleigh Pearce, Tayden Austin Duggan, Elaya Annette Duggan, and one on the way, two brothers, Comer Jones (Jean) of Flippin and Ray Martin Jones (Dawn) of Thornton, Indiana, along with a host of nieces, nephews and extended family also survive. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one grandson, Tyler Wayne Pearce, three brothers, Wendell, Jimmy, & Ronnie Jones, one sister, Karen Williams. Grandparents, Ottis and Obie Long Walker and Ruel and Glennie Jones, and several aunts and uncles. 

Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025 from the Bartley & Sons Gamaliel Chapel, with burial to follow in the Brown Cemetery. Bro. Larry Graves and Bro. Mike Turner will officiate the service. 

Visitation will be held on Thursday morning after 10:00 a.m. until the service time at 1:00 p.m. at Bartley & Sons Gamaliel Chapel. 

Pallbearers: Brian Duggan, Allen Jones Grider, Jeremy West, Shawn Jones, Tyler Duggan, Zack Williams, Montana Williams, and Dalton Williams

Bartley & Sons Gamaliel Chapel is honored to be entrusted with the care of Ms. Duggan and her family at this time.