Betty Jean Estep

March 4, 1945 - July 20, 2018

Betty Jean Estep, age 73, of Elk Park, North Carolina passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018 at her residence. She was born on March 4, 1945 in Avery County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Conley Estep and the late Hazel Estep. Betty Jean worked for many years at IRC, Shadowline, and Grandfather Golf and Country Club. She was a very special mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who cared for others, more than herself. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by; Two Aunts, Shelby Jean Oaks, Melba Julian; Four half Brothers, Bill Mottern, Freddy Mottern, Kenny Presnell, Benny Presnell; Step Mother, Bertie Estep . Betty Jean leaves behind to cherish her memory her, Husband of 55 years, Pat Estep of Beech Mountain, NC; Son, Daryl Estep of Beech Mountain, NC, Daughter, Diane Estep of Mountain City, TN, Son, Michael (Sherry) Estep of Fall Creek, NC, Daughter, Michele (Derick) Turbyfill of Sugar Grove, NC, Daughter, Rebecca Pukansky of Vilas, NC, Brother, Keith Presnell of Sugar Grove, NC, Brother, Bobby (Patti) Presnell of Vilas, NC; thirteen grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, July 22, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Graveside services will follow on Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. in the Stines Cemetery on Buckeye Road on Old Beech Mountain. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff of Medi Home Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: The American Cancer Society. Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Estep family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Betty Jean and her family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121