Betty Inez (Rail) West Gable

Betty Inez (Rail) West Gable, age 90, of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on March 22, 2025, following an extended illness, with her loving family by her side.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 pm Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Memorial Park Riverside Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, March 27, 2025 at New Bridge Baptist Church with interment to follow in the church cemetery. Reverend Kyle Savage will officiate.

Betty was born, November 27, 1934 in Gainesville, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth Rail and Clara Mae (Clark) Rail. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Starling West, brother, James Rail, sister, Gwen Gowder and grandson, Benji West.

She was an accomplished musician, playing the piano and organ. She was best known for playing and teaching piano and organ for over 50 years. Many Hall County area pianists were students of hers and she played for many area churches. She played for a gospel quartet for several years. She was also a volunteer for Lifeline for many years.

She is survived by her loving husband, Joe Gable; children, Kathie (Gary) Fortune; Kenny (Sonja) West; and Starr (Chuck) Perry; her grandchildren, Tony (Kristi) Lee, Travis (Ashley) Lee, Ryan Lee, Janson (Nikki) Mincey, Crystal (Rick) Parks, Michelle West, Secrest (John) Nagel, Bridget Lee (Jesse Cain), Michael (Haliegh) Spurgeon, and step grandson, Timothy Dorsey and 17 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her special friend of 40 years, Elsie Nelson.

Memorial Park Riverside Chapel, 989 Riverside Drive, Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-297-6200.

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