Thursday, June 6, 2019 11:59 am

Deborah Beheler Gowan, age 61, of Forest City, passed away, June 1, 2019.

A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late, Bill Beheler and Betty Tipton Beheler; a former nursing assistant with Tryon Estates and member of Riverside Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Allen Gowan and Chris Greene, two daughters, Alisha Gowan Somers and Keisha Greene, all of Forest City, three brothers, Billy Beheler, Michael Beheler, and Bobby Beheler. There are eight grandchildren.

A graveside service was held in the Riverside Baptist Church Cemetery.

The Padgett & King Mortuary is serving the family.