A native of Athens, Mrs. Hale was a daughter of the late Vince and Ruth Mooney Porter. She was a lifelong member of East Athens Baptist Church and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Raymond Hale; and sisters: Hazel Porter and Helen Bramlett.
Survivors include two sons: Steve Hale (Linda O’Reilly) of Nicholson and David Hale of Watkinsville; one granddaughter, Amanda Stueck (Todd) of Nicholson; two great-grandchildren: Hanna and Alex Shook; one niece, Elaine Bradshaw of Watkinsville; and one nephew, Charles Bramlett of Bogart.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, September 6, at 11:00 a.m., at Evergreen Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the East Athens Baptist Church, 4325 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA 30605.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.