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Obituary for Bettie Jean Austin Gilliam Bettie Jean Austin Gilliam
Burlington Industries Retiree Was Arnold's Valley Southern Baptist Church Member

Bettie Jean Austin Gilliam, 83, of Natural Bridge Station, Virginia, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 at her residence.

Born April 23, 1938 in Rockbridge County, she was a daughter of the late Jessie Lloyd Austin and Martha Virginia Reynolds Austin.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Lee Gilliam, and her sister, Julia Dale Mallette.

Bettie was a member of the Arnold's Valley Southern Baptist Church.

She retired from Burlington Industries.

Surviving are her children, Brian Gilliam (Wendy), Kim Bryant (Fred), Edwin Gilliam (Denise) and Dana Gilliam; four grandchildren, Kirby Gilliam, Aaron Bryant (Becca), Samuel Bryant and Travis Gilliam; sisters, Helen Williams (Robert) and Sharon Faulkner (Edward); and special nieces, nephews and close friends.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Donald Stine.

Arrangements are by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.