Betty Gail Deal Gruber

Betty Gail Deal Gruber, 72, of Drexel, passed away at Grand Strand Medical Center on Friday, October 17, 2025, while visiting Myrtle Beach.

Betty was born March 31, 1953 in Burke County, a daughter of the late Alex Lee Deal and Grace Coleman Deal. She enjoyed listening to music, particularly Christian music. She loved to read, and her home was often full of books borrowed from the library. She loved her grandchildren, and spending time with them was her joy.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in passing by a brother, Jerry Deal.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Dwayne Gurley (Marian) and his family; two sisters, Linda Fowler and Vickie Deal; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at Drexel Memorial Baptist Church on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 11 AM.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 10 AM to 11 AM at Drexel Memorial Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request that donations be made to the Pregnancy Care Center of Burke County at PO Box 116, Morganton, NC 28680, a cause dear to Betty.

Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the Gruber family.