Faulkville- Betty "BJ" Conley Gordon, 59, succumbed to cancer on Monday, May 14, 2012 at her home under Hospice care.
Born on April 1st, 1953 in Savannah, she graduated Savannah High School in 1971. She was a long time resident of Effingham County, where she raised her family. Betty was an avid reader who loved sewing, crafts, and cooking for her family whom she loved very much. She was a member of the Dixieland Cruisers Car Club and collector of antiques. Betty was of the Baptist faith and is survived by George Gordon and her children; Marie Gordon of Clyo, Lamar Gordon of Faulkville, Mary Ann Patrick (Marc) of Faulkville, Aaron Gordon of Pooler, Lisa Gordon of Valrico, FL and Daphne Richard (Kevin) of Valrico, FL along with 13 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her longtime companion, Don Lockard.
The memorial service will be held in celebration of her life on Saturday, May 19th, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Central Baptist Church located at 4010 Old Louisville Road in Garden City.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – West Chatham Chapel (912) 748-2444