Betty Jean Dunston Deal, age 86, of Gloucester, died July 15, 2019 with family by her side.

She was the daughter of the late Beverly and Vernetta Dunston. She was a graduate of William and Mary College, majoring in history and English, retired from the U.S. Postal System and following retirement became director of the Gloucester Museum of History.

Husband of 64 years, Samuel T. Deal, preceded her in death.

She is survived by a daughter, Vern Garnett and husband Bobby; granddaughter, Jade Garnett; grandson, Rob Garnett, and a special niece, Leighton Hurley.

A graveside funeral service, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Doug Nagel, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2019, at Rosewell Memorial Garden Cemetery. Friends are asked to assemble at the cemetery.  

In her memory, contributions may be made to Gloucester Volunteer Fire & Rescue, P.O. Box 1417, Gloucester, Va. 23061.

Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home.