Betty Jean Debruhl Wheeler

Betty DeBruhl Wheeler, 78, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2026 at her home in Chester, SC. Arrangements will be announced by Barron Funeral Home.

She was the wife of Jacob Wheeler. They shared 37 years of marriage together. Born in Asheville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Thompson DeBruhl and Dorothy Lou Thompson DeBruhl.

Betty was a graduate of Clyde A. Erwin High School and a member of Woodward Baptist Church. She loved tending to her garden, square dancing, thrifting, and playing cards, especially with her grandkids. Betty cared for and fostered many animals throughout the years. She will be remembered by her sense of humor, love for animals, and outgoing personality. Betty never met a stranger and was a friend to all.

She is survived by her husband, Jacob Wheeler; four children, Kim Lashley (Jimmy), Todd Edwards (Kerri), Scott Edwards, and Bryan Edwards (Tammy); two step-children, Mary Beth Ramirez (Victor), and Amanda Wheeler; two nieces, Rachel Martinez and Ashley Tweed; grandchildren, Megan Curle (Ben), Raymond Edwards, Scotty Edwards (Addison), Taylor Reynolds (Jacob), Ashtin Daniels (Jimmy), Tanner Edwards, Lexie Edwards, Riley Edwards, Chloe Edwards, and Garrett Edwards; and great grandchildren, Ada, Rachel, Raylen Kate, Henlee, Dorothy, Harper, Ruby, Sable, and Asher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Josephine Lois Tweed.

 Memorial donations /in lieu of flowers may be made to Woodward Baptist Church, 1570 Ashford Road, Chester, SC 29706.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barronfuneralhome.com