Betty K. Fugate

January 5, 1946 - February 14, 2012

Betty K. Fugate, age 65, of Bowling Green KY, died Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at her residence in Bowling Green, KY. The Simpson County KY native was a housewife, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed spending quality time with the ones she loved. Betty was devoted to serving God and a member of Christ Assembly Apostolic Church. She was a foster mother for over 30 years and opened her home to anyone in need. Betty never had a harsh word towards anyone, but stood her ground when it came to her family and friends. She will always be remembered by her loving smile and her ability to cook a great meal for everyone to enjoy. Betty was the daughter of the late Herman Beasley Sr and Mary Gamble Beasley. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Bishop Obie Fugate; children, Jackie and Preston Fugate; brother, Herman Lee Beasley Jr and sisters, Lottie Beasley, Dorothy Beasley Helen Kirby, Rosie Jessup. Betty leaves her family to cherish her memory; Charles Fugate, Obie Fugate III, Bernie (Aretha) Fugate, Keith Fugate, Kenneth Fugate, Corneilus Fugate, Carlos Fugate, Alison Ray, Karen Ray, Meoka Fugate all of Bowling Green, KY; sisters, Mae Elizabeth Beasley, Hopkinsville, KY and Jeanette Wilson, Bowling Green, KY; brothers, Paul (Shirley) Beasley, Bowling Green, KY, Joseph (Lena) Beasley, Franklin, KY, William (Isabella) Beasley, Bowling Green, KY and Elijah Beasley, Bowling Green, KY; 26 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren; uncle, Arthur (Lizzie) Barnett, Franklin,KY; host of nieces, nephews, many relatives and friends; stepsons, James and Donald Lightfoot, Bowling Green, KY; sister in law, Dora Conyers, Bowling Green, KY and special caregivers, Brandy Lanz, Dana Bluett and Tracy Chamber.