Betty Ruth Hiles Gragg, age 91, of Clarkesville, passed away on September 6, 2024.
Mrs. Gragg was born in Duck Run, Lucasville, Ohio, on August 23, 1933. She was the daughter of James and Ethel Mae Noel Hiles. She was raised in a Roy Rogers home and was a beloved mother and friend. Mrs. Gragg was an avid reader who loved shopping, shoes, and handbags. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and was retired from Habersham Medical Center, where she was a dietician for over 20 years. She also worked at Adams Rib in Clarkesville. She was the last member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gragg is preceded in death by the love of her life, husband Marvin B. Gragg, daughter Brenda Talbot Staton, granddaughter Shelby Lynn Gragg, brothers Charles, Jim, Raymond, Stock, Marion, Frank, and Roger Hiles and sisters Roberta Emrich, Doris Carter and Mary Linegar.
Survivors include children Vicki Talbot of Clarkesville, Doug and Michelle Talbot of Montgomery, Texas, Jeff Talbot of Savannah, Michael and Lana Gragg of Demorest, and Missy and Chris Gerrin of Clarkesville, 13 grandchildren, numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren, and special niece Annette Buckler, as well as many extended family members and friends.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Hillside Memorial Chapel, with Pastor Mike Franklin officiating. Interment followed the service at Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Park.
An online guest book is available for the family at www.hillsidememorialchapel.com.
Arrangements are in the care and professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville, GA.
