Bettye Jo McCarty Donathan, age 84, of Harpers Ridge Road, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Hospice of the Bluegrass, UK Medical Center, in Lexington.

Born September 6, 1938, in Montgomery County, she was the daughter of the late Russell McCarty and Ruth Orme McCarty.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Faye Young.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond Donathan; two sons, Randy Donathan and Lynda of Morehead, Mark Donathan and special friend, John Jenkins of Mt. Sterling; one daughter, Karen Wilson and Tommy of Mt. Sterling; four grandchildren, Justin Wilson and Nikki, Josh Wilson, Ashley Hall and John, and Amanda Collins and Colton; six great grandchildren, Landon Wilson, Emilee Wilson, Joanna Ruth Collins, Abigal Collins, Hannah Collins, and Gavin Hall.

She was a former dietary aide at Mary Chiles Hospital and Windsor Care.  She enjoyed her family, homemaking, and farming. Bettye Jo was a member of Howard's Mill First Church of God.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Howard's Mill First Church of God with David Campbell and Mark Caldwell officiating.  Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 4, 2023, at Howard's Mill First Church of God, 4367 Howard's Mill Road, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Bluegrass Care Navigators, 1733 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40504.

Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, 400 Fraley Drive, Morehead, KY 40351 is caring for arrangements.

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