Becky Gentry

Ms. Elizabeth Rebekah “Becky” Gentry passed away on October 12, 2022 at Mountain View Hospice in Yadkinville after fighting a courageous battle against inflammatory breast cancer for many years.

She was born in the Benham Community of Wilkes County on March 19, 1942 to the late O. H. "Bill" Gentry and Mary Gladys Carter Gentry.

Becky attended Elementary School in Wilkes County and graduated from Elkin High School in 1960.  After graduation, she enrolled at Appalachian State Teachers College where she majored in Language Arts Education.  She graduated with a BA Degree in 1963.  She worked in the fields of education, business and as a legal secretary.

For many years, Becky was a very caring and loving caretaker for her Mom and younger brother, Tony.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her older brother, Joe Gentry, and her younger brother, Tony Gentry.

She is survived by her family:  Jim and Sharon Gentry Thornhill, Greensboro, NC; Dave, Kristi, Luke, Sarah and Mary Evann Thornhill, Lexington, NC; Lily Thornhill, Asheville, NC; Mary Thornhill, Round Rock, TX; Finn Rooney, College Station, TX; Joseph Gentry, West Jefferson, NC; Julie Gentry, Thermopolis, WY; and Martha Thornburg Cauble, Sherman Oaks, CA.

Her graveside service will be held Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Shoaly Branch Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Keith Blankley officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to a Breast Cancer Charity of the donor's choice.

The family extends their sincere gratitude to all those who helped Becky with their compassionate and gentle care, especially medical personnel, friends, neighbors and family.