Betty Ann Groves, 65, of Campbellsville, KY was born in September 21, 1954 in Greensburg, KY to Flora E. Groves and the late Detroit Denton. She departed this life on May 10, 2020 in Louisville at the Hosparus Inpatient Care Center after an extended illness.
Betty grew up in a large family which included her twin (Benny), 3 sisters, and 2 more brothers. She also grew up with several very close cousins that were more like additional siblings. Betty made a profession of faith in Christ at Bethel A.M.E. Church in Campbellsville, KY. She was a former employee of Taylor County Hospital, Environmental Services Department, and was also a homemaker. She was a proud and doting mother and grandmother who enjoyed cooking, hosting family gatherings, and spending time with her friends. She will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Benny Groves (August 2009) and a sister, Lisa A. Key (August 2019).
SURVIVORS:
Mother: Flora E. Groves of Louisville, KY
Her companion of 48 years: Kenny "Sugar Bear" Bridgewater of Louisville, KY
1 daughter: Tiffany A. Hale of Somerset, KY
1 son: Shawn A. Groves of Owensboro, KY
4 grandchildren: Javonte’ Groves, Tyla Groves-Davidson, Aaliyah Hale, & Kobe Groves
2 sisters: Mary “Boo” (Prunice) Barnett of Campbellsville, KY; Tajna (Phillip) Vinegar of Louisville, KY
2 brothers: Henry (Violet) Graves of Columbia, KY; Gary (Margie) Graves of Corpus Cove, TX
1 aunt, 2 great aunts, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends
All services will be conducted privately.
Mrs. Groves will be laid to rest in the Crown Hill Cemetery.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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