Betty Jean Tallent Kincaid, 89, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She was born on May 15, 1935 in Burke County to the late James Tallent and Ethel Mae Mull Tallent. She was a long-time member of Oak Forest United Methodist Church and most recently a member of Brookwood Baptist Church. She was very involved in the churches she attended. Betty Jean worked for many years in daycare facilities and loved everyone she met. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Tallent and sister, Modean Smith.
She is survived by her husband, Gilbert A Kincaid; daughter, Carol Kincaid Odell (Mark); son, Jeffrey Kincaid (Lisa); grandchildren, Alex Mann, Megan Brooks, Lindsey Kincaid, Jeanna Embree, Matthew Odell and Mara Shuping; twelve great-grandchildren; brothers, Ted Tallent, and Allen Tallent; sisters, Faye Bailey and Nancy Pearson; and a number of nieces, nephews and extended family.
The family will receive friends from 1-2pm on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will begin at 2pm in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Earl Cross officiating. Burial will follow at Burke Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to Brookwood Baptist Church General Fund or to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
