Betty Gillikin

Betty Sybil Henry Lambert Gillikin, 83, of Asheboro, passed peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, at her home.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Born in Lancaster County, SC, on June 26, 1941, Betty was the daughter of the late William Crawford Henry and Mary Evelyn McGuirt Henry. She was a homemaker. Betty loved traveling, especially cruises and bus tours. She enjoyed watching and feeding birds, taking care of her yard, and making and eating desserts. Christmas was her favorite holiday so she went all out decorating everything. She loved her Yorkie, Heidi and her church family. Her special and contagious laugh will surely be missed.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Terry Whitley Gillikin; brother, Melvin Henry; niece, Casey Stogner; and step grandson, Adam Gillikin.

Surviving are her sisters, Peggy Terry, Candy Henry; nieces, Kim Sparks (Steve) and their son, Mason Overcash (Alliah), Nicole Kutujian (Bruce), Tanya Hepburn (Kirk), Melissa Taylor (Brad); nephew, Hank Terry; stepsons, Craig Gillikin (Dawna), Jody Gillikin (Stacey); step grandson, Colby Gillikin; and great granddaughter, Melanie Evans.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Hospice of Randolph, especially, Kristen and Ashley for the care given to Betty.