Elizabeth “Betty” Lee Hoar, 89, of Horton, KS passed away January 26, 2021 at the Hiawatha Community Hospital.

She was born in Falls City, Nebraska on January 17, 1932, the oldest of four children born to Joseph Sr. and Sarah Blanche Lee Martinosky. Betty graduated with the class of 1950, from Reserve High School. She married Wayne Lovelady July 22, 1950 and to this union, six children were born. Wayne preceded her in death November 15, 1960. She married George Hoar on June 1, 1961. He preceded her in death March 20, 2001. Betty was a homemaker, whose home was open to one and all. She always had food and cookies for anyone who stopped by.

Betty was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Hiawatha where she served on the funeral committee for more years than anyone can remember. She also cleaned the church for numerous years. Betty’s greatest joy was hers kids and grandkids and great-grandkids. She was never happier than when surrounded by family and friends.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Wayne and George, daughter Theresa, son Steve, and grandson Derek Lovelady. Also preceding her in death were her sister and two brothers.

Betty is survived by four sons, Richard (Kathy) of Horton, Tom (Susie) of Silver Lake, Greg of Springdale AR and Mark (Tracy Crissman) of Joplin MO and son-in-law Fred Canham of Ozawkie. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home after 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Thursday.

A parish rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. Friday, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., at St. Anns Catholic Church, Hiawatha. Father Daniel Gardner will be the celebrant.  Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha.

Memorial contributions are suggested to South Brown County Food Pantry, sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., 66434.

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