Betty Pearl Gall

Betty Pearl Gall, 75, of Ocala, FL quilter, tool designer, instructor, and business owner passed away on September 26, 2025 surrounded and held by family and friends. Betty was born on April 14, 1950 to Gladys E Clearman and William M Fleming in Sweetwater, TX. Betty began quilting in 1983 and designed the raised edge quilting rulers that revolutionized the quilting industry. She co-owned a quilt shop in South Florida in the mid 80s where she began teaching quilting. She and her husband founded Quilter's Rule Int'l in 1983 and moved the business to Ocala in 1989. The international wholesale quilting supply company was sold in 1997 when Betty and her husband retired. Betty wrote two quilting technique books, appeared on PBS quilting series, taught at numerous quilt festivals, and judged quilt shows. Betty served as president of the Country Road Quilters and was an active member of Busy Bee Quilters. Shortly after retirement, Betty became the family guardian for her aunt. Betty's lived experience as a guardian inspired her to continue to help her local senior citizen population. In 2006, Betty became a court appointed legal guardian. Betty advocated for the needs of elderly and mentally challenged adults in the Ocala, FL area. Betty served as treasurer of the Heart of Florida chapter of the Florida State Guardianship Association. Betty formed lasting relationships with colleagues and left an impact on the community she served. Betty was predeceased by her mother Gladys Clearman, father William Fleming, sisters Joyce Neil Klein and Gladys Joy Huddleston, numerous aunts and uncles including her aunt Cleadus Mae Clearman Nelms. Betty is survived by her husband of 49 years Timothy W Gall, daughters Heidi Gall and Katie Gall, sister-in law Wendy Sarlay and husband Ralph Sarlay, brother Terry Perkins, sister Nancy Lindley, and best friends Jackie Heckman and Betty Sasina. A private interment at Trinity Cemetery in Big Spring, TX will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests Bible donations be made in Betty's memory through The Gideons International at www.sendtheword.org or American Bible Association at give.americanbible.org.

Betty Pearl Gall

April 14, 1950 - September 26, 2025