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            <text>Linda Deckard Betz, 76, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at her residence with her family.&#13;
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Born on October 23, 1947 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Linda was the daughter of the late Elbert Kendall and Zella Lavena Harrison Deckard.  Linda was a graduate of Gallia Academy High School Class of 1965 and was a former insurance agent.  She loved traveling to the mountains and the beach, and she loved her grandchildren.  &#13;
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Linda is survived by her daughters, Angie (Jason) Betz-Liberati of Gallipolis and Kim (Scott) Rayburn of Gallipolis; five grandchildren, Cody Wandling, Jacob Ratliff, Madison Ratliff, Matt Liberati, and Makenna Rayburn; two great grandchildren, Scarlett and Zayne Wandling; sister, Kathy Deckard of Point Pleasant, West Virginia; brother, Kenny Deckard of Gallipolis; nephew and niece, Dustin (Ashlee) Deckard and Meghan (Jared) Denney; and several great nieces and nephews.&#13;
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In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Denise Scarberry and her former husband, Larry Betz.&#13;
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A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.</text>
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