Betty Mashburn, age 90, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026. Born on July 4,1936, Betty lived a long and meaningful life centered on her family, her faith and the love she shared with those around her.
Betty was devoted Christian whose faith was an important part of her life. She was a member of Mount Olive Baptist church in Ohatchee Alabama, where her love for the Lord was a giving light. Her faith, strength and love for her family were lasting examples to those who knew her.
Betty’s greatest blessings were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She leaves behind a loving family who will forever cherish her memory.
She is survived by her daughter Janice Poe and son, Eric Mashburn ( Patty); Her sister, Charlotte Simmons; and her grandchildren: Greg Poe (Ashley), Patrick Poe (Aimee), Erica Carter (Kevin), Brittany Dunaway (Brandon), and Shayla Eischstedt.
She also leaves behind her beloved great grandchildren: Jaxon Carter, Max Carter, Axel Carter, Branson Dunaway, Logan Abernathy, Owen Abernathy( Makenzie), Charlie Poe, and Kayley Mashburn.
Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband James “Pick” Mashburn; her grandsons: Shannon Poe and Cody Mashburn; a great grandson, Bryson Dunaway; her parents, Jesse “Dude” and Nora Mae Carden; her sister Mary graham; and her brother Wilbur Carden.
Though Betty will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew and loved her, her legacy of faith and devotion will live on through the generations she leaves behind. The memories she created, the lessons she taught and the love she gave will forever remain in the hearts of those who were blessed to know her.
A memorial service will be held to celebrate Betty’s life at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 2963 Boiling Springs Road, Ohatchee, Alabama. Family and friends, we will be gathering for food and fellowship after the memorial service. If you can please bring a dish to share as we come together to remember and honor our loved one. Thank you for all the love and support you have shown our family.
While her family grieves her passing, they can find comfort in the promise of eternal life and the hope of being reunited again one day. Her earthly journey has ended, but her faith has become sight, and her loved ones can take comfort in knowing that her life was rooted in the Lord she loved.
She will be dearly missed, lovingly remembered and forever cherished.
