Bette DeGabrielle was born May 16, 1923 in Schenectady New York. She married Clint DeGabrielle Jan 13, 1946. The blessed union lasted for 73 years. On May 16, 2023, Bette celebrated her 100th birthday with all her children present on the beach in Nags Head.
Bette is survived by her five children: Bob DeGabrielle of Ft. Myers, FL; Debbie DeGabrielle and husband Tim Shea of Seattle, WA; Daphne DeGabrielle and husband Pete Hunter of Kill Devil Hills, NC; Rick DeGabrielle and wife Yolanda of Fountain Valley, CA; and Lisa DeGabrielle and husband Neil Collins of Long Beach, CA. Bette also leaves behind eight grandchildren and five great- grandchildren.
There will be a graveside service in Schenectady, NY later this summer. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to PEO 105 Lake Cliff Ct. Cary NC 27513 or to Food For Thought PO Box 1167, Kitty Hawk NC 27949. Please share condolences with the family at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.