Betty Elizabeth Broughman Long Forbes, 75, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020.
Betty had worked for James Lee Carpets in Glasgow, Groendyk in Buchanan, and retired as a Bus Aide for Botetourt County School System. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert B. “Carbo” Broughman and Margaret Lucille Link Broughman; and her brother, Charlie Junior Broughman.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Paul Forbes Sr.; children, Paul Alfred Forbes Jr., Libby Bugner and Lenny Greene, Sonya Broderick and Ryan Burns, Debbie and Dusty Kite, Barbie and Keith Moore; granddaughters, Courtney Forbes, Crystal Bugner, Alexis Jade Kite, and Sadie Mae Moore; sister, Mary Jane and Marlin Farmer; and nephews, Jason and Jimmy Broughman.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home. Betty’s funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Marina Gopadze officiating. Interment will follow in Glasgow Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.botetourtfuneralhome.com or 254-3000.
