Betty Robertson Thorsen, 78, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center, in Somerset.  She was born on August 5, 1942 in Russell County, KY, a daughter of the late Willis and Lois Luttrell Robertson. 
 

Though she prided herself in being a homemaker for her family, Betty obtained her CDL and drove a tractor trailer truck across the United States. She had also worked as a manager of a shoe store in Campbellsville and as a jewelry store manager in Greenville, South Carolina. She was an avid gardener.

SURVIVORS:

2 sons: Wayne Thornton (and Susan) of Lexington, KY; Paul Brent Thornton (and Julie) of Owensboro, KY

2 brothers: Billy Robertson (and Becky) and Stevie Robertson, both of Russell Springs, KY

1 sister: Bonnie Richardson (and Marion) of Russell Springs, KY

7 grandchildren: Elijah Thornton, Thomas Henry Thornton (and Hannah), Josiah Thornton, Grace Thornton, Abigail Thornton, John Samuel Thornton and Rebecca Thornton

1 step-grandson: Kyle Thornton

1 great-granddaughter: Hannah Thornton

Along with her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Al Thorsen, who passed away on April 15, 2017 and her brother, Bobby Robertson.

Funeral service: Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Andy Robertson and Bro. Bobby Oakes officiating

Burial: New Friendship Cemetery 
 

Visitation: After 12:00 p.m. on Thursday

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Lake Cumberland, 100 Parkway Drive, Somerset, KY 42503.

Betty’s funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home.  An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.