Mrs. Betty Jean Battle-Gilliam

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Betty Jean Battle-Gilliam, who entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia.

The Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 2:00 pm, at the Trinity A.M.E. Church in Warrenton, Georgia. The Visitation will begin on Wednesday from 1 pm to 6:00 pm at the funeral home.

Her memories will forever be cherished by her loving and devoted children Bettina Ivey and Manquell Ivey Sr. (Shantinee Norman);grandchildren, Bylan, Manquell Jr., Makiya, Ma’Liyah, Mekhi, and Malaysia Ivey; parents, George and Rev. Rose Reynolds; sisters, Lillie (Charlie) Harris, Shelia Mathis, Gloria (Charlie) Burley, Gloria (David) Jones, Angela Myrick, Cinderella Myricks, Mary Wilson, Shirley (Terry) Griffin, Thomasine (Derrick) Duggan,  Barbara Fountain, and Corina Thompson; brothers, Julian Battle, Michael (Burnette) Mathis, Michael Fountain, James (Darnelle) Myricks, Richard (Marie) Fountain Jr., Jimmy Wilburn, Travis Kitchen, and Michael Wilburn; a great niece who she raised as her own, Petty Officer 2nd Class Nakyah Richardson, San Diego, CA; goddaughters, Shatavia Battle and Markeisseia Hudson; special friend, Calvin Jones; aunts, Brenda Lowe, Ruby Brown, Rosa Mae Lowe; uncles, James (Elizabeth) Lowe, Bobby (Ida) Lowe, David Lowe, and Calvin Lowe; her fur baby, Tigger; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

We solicit your thoughts and prayers for her family. 

The  staff of The D.T. Brown Memorial is honored to serve The Gilliam, Ivey & Battle Families. 

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