Ruby "Betty" McEachern, 83 of Hickory passed away Friday, January 23rd, 2015 at Trinity Village. Born December 3, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Coleman and Ruby Howard. Three daughters, Suzanne Case and husband Richard of Louisville, KY, Kathy McEachern of Louisville, KY, Bonnie Haun and husband Phil of Jamestown, RI; two sons Mike McEachern and wife Melissa of Hickory, NC, Andrew McEachern and wife Krista of Greensboro, NC; a sister Texas Schlock of Newbery, SC; a brother John Thomas Coleman and wife Fredda of Marietta, GA; eight grandchildren, James Case, Steven Case, Jennifer McEachern, Jason McEachern, Clayton Haun, Sadie Haun, Nicholas Gann, Hayden Gann survive her. A sister, Carol McDougal preceded her in death. A private service will be held at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The McEachern family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton.#828-464-1555