Betty was born in High Point, March 8, 1930 a daughter of the late Scarborough and Fannie Younts Hardee. She retired from North State Telephone after 38 years of service. Betty loved working in her yard and shopping. Betty was a long time member of Lebanon United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Kenneth Hinkle, to whom she was married 63 years and a brother, Joe Hardee.
Surviving are a daughter, Penny Simmons and husband Warren; granddaughter, Heather Rand and husband Ryan; great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn Rand; a sister, Ann Osborne; and several nieces, nephews and sisters in law.
A private graveside service will held at Floral Garden Park Cemetery by Pastor Timothy James. Memorials may be directed to Lebanon United Methodist Church or to Hospice of the Piedmont. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Betty's neighbors and especially to Matthew Cantrell. Online condolences may be made at davisfuneralsandcremations.com.