Betty Gynelle Gallivan Holguin

Betty Gynelle Gallivan Holguin, born on December 5, 1946, and peacefully passing away on April 16, 2026, leaves behind a legacy marked by warmth, dedication, and an unyielding spirit. Throughout her life, Betty was known not only for her strong work ethic but also for the gentle kindness that radiated from her every interaction. She had a way of making everyone around her feel genuinely welcome and valued, a testament to her generous heart and ever-present warm smile.

Betty’s passions were deeply rooted in the tangible beauty of the world she cultivated. She found immense joy and fulfillment in woodworking, skillfully crafting pieces that spoke to her creativity and patience. Her love of gardening was another profound expression of her care and nurturing nature—each plant a living symbol of the time and love she invested in them. These pursuits were more than hobbies; they reflected the essence of who she was—a woman who could transform simple materials into treasures and who nurtured life with quiet grace.

The lasting impact of Betty’s kindness is felt in the hearts of all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Her open-heartedness and gentle spirit left an indelible mark, making the spaces she inhabited warmer and the lives she touched infinitely richer. Betty’s legacy is one of embracing others with compassion and working diligently with unwavering integrity.

Though she is no longer with us, the memory of Betty Gynelle Gallivan Holguin endures, forever reflected in the pieces she crafted with love and the gardens she tended with care. Her life reminds us that true strength lies not only in what we achieve but in how we uplift those around us with kindness and a heartfelt smile.

She was preceded in death by her true love, Henry Holguin; parents, Wills Nicholas Damron and Lena Elizabeth Dusek; sister Sharon Tisdale; daughter, Cindy Damron; and grandparents, Vernon and Wilma Fikes.

Betty is survived by her children, Kimberly Miller and husband Matt, Timothy Maddux I, Terri Maddux Owensbey and partner Tony Carlo, Kandice Maddux, and Russell Thompson; grandchildren, Meaghan Maddux, Russell Shae Miller, Justin Maddux, Chase Maddux, Paige Miller, Madison Miller, Timothy Maddux II, and Kaylie Maddux Foster; 11 great grandchildren; niece, Paula Tisdale; and 1 great nephew; along with numerous other loved ones and friends.