Dora Patricia Betts Sturgill

Dora Patricia Betts Sturgill, 88, formerly of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at her daughter’s residence in Taylorsville.

Mrs. Sturgill was born August 12, 1929, in Banbury, England, the daughter of the late Reginald Alfred Betts and Agnus Louisa Stowell Betts.

She was married to Aldred Dayton “Pete” Sturgill, until his death in 2002. They were married 50 years. Dora had worked as a seamstress, waitress, manager, and was a homemaker. She was of the Christian faith.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.

Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Julie Dick and husband David of Abingdon, Maryland, Lorraine Dick and husband Calvin of Taylorsville; a son, Steven P. Sturgill and wife Phyllis of Street, Maryland; seven grandchildren and spouses; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Family and friends will be invited at a later date to celebrate her life.

Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.