Betty Lou Bradley Hare

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Anderson, SC – Betty Lou Bradley Hare, 75, wife of the Reverend Donald Hare for 59 years, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at her residence. A native of Asheville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Garfield and Ida Owensby Bradley and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Todd Hare, brothers, Eldon, Furman, Ancel and L.G. Bradley and a sister, Frances Bradley Williams. Mrs. Hare was a member of Family of Faith while residing in Asheville and High Praises after moving to Anderson. She was a devoted Christian and loving wife and mother. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Keith Hare and his wife Mary, of Anderson, four granddaughters, Elisha Todd Owens, Ali Hare Baker, Anna Hare Hall, Mitzie Todd Corbin; eight great-grandchildren, Taylor Owens, Jacob Owens, Zeke Corbin, Abigail Corbin, Olivia Hall, Elinor Baker, Isabel Baker, Reese Hall, two sisters, Ethelyn Dotson and Lillian Hare and two brothers, Franklin Bradley and Mitchell Bradley. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Saturday in Chapel Hill Baptist Church conducted by the Reverends James King and Walter Hare. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.

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  1. God Keep you and surround you all with His Love and strenght during this time. There is no doubt in our mind where Ms. Betty has gone. she like Don is a very special person not just to people here on earth, but to people in Heaven. I knew (know) them from Billy Joe Pressleys Church and I know that God has gained a beautiful rose in His garden…one that is fragrent and standing tall before His sight. I love you and will be praying.

  2. My mother was Mary Sue Hare Wilson and Lee Hare was my grandfather. I know that I haven’t seen any of you for quiet awhile but just wanted to know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

  3. A Wonderful Lady and I enjoyed every minute that I was fortunate to spend with her.God blessed me greatly,giving me those times to talk and pray togeather along with our group. My sincere condolences in your time of loss.

  4. Keith and Family,

    I am so sorry for your loss. Praying and believing that Our Lord will wrap you all in His arms of comfort and carry you through this difficult time.

  5. We are so sorry for your loss but are delighted in the fact that Betty has gone home to be in the arms of her Heavenly Father. Her life was such an inspiration to so many people that I can only imagine the treasure that she has received now in her true home.We know that Betty heard those precious words that we all long to hear ‘Well done good and faithful servant’

  6. Don I am so sorry for your loss,,You are in my Thoughts and Prayers,Cherish her memories they are forever…

  7. Donald,Keith,Mary and Family, The first time I came to Bible study at your house, Betty sat beside me and made me feel so welcome. I love her for that. I love you all because you share Jesus to everyone who meets you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will not be with you in person Saturday, but my heart will be right there.

    Love, Becky Hawkins

  8. Don,
    Lynda and I send our condolences for your loss. Betty is a wonderful lady. She is in the presence of the Lord. We pray for the Father’s comfort and peace for you and your Son Keith. Soon there will be no more goodbye’s when we are all in His presence. We love you.

  9. Keith and Mary, Angela and I were so very sorry to hear about the loss of you mom. Though this is a very difficult time, you are very blessed to have had such a wonderful godly mother. The memories of her and all she is to you will be a treasure in the years to come. We will be praying for you all during this difficult time. – Joey, Angela, Elizabeth, Joshua, Matthew, Anna Catherine

  10. Betty Lou was such a sweet lady. It was a pleasure and a true blessing to have known her. Her love of God was so evident in her daily walk. She is resting at the feet of Jesus now, rejoicing with loved ones gone on before her and reunited with Karen and probably shouting all over heaven! My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May you find comfort and peace in our eternal salvation, Jesus Christ.

  11. It was our privilege to know Betty for a short time. Her love for our Lord was very evident and her faithfulness to God and her family made her life an inspiration. May the Lord comfort all those who loved her dearly and miss her with the knowledge that she is now in God’s presence. And we can rest in the assurance that our faith will allow us to one day rejoice with Betty again in the presence of God.

  12. We dearly loved Mrs. Hare. She had such a precious spirit. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
    Arty, Sharon, Aaron, and Samuel Dodd

  13. Dear family Hare

    It seems so unfair that death should have the power to take away someone you love. And when it happens, the thought of never again being able to talk to, laugh with, or hold your loved one can be most difficult to bear. That pain is not necessarily erased by being told that your loved one is up in heaven.
    The Bible, however, holds out a much different hope. The Scriptures indicate that it is possible to be reunited with your dead loved one in the near future, not in an unknown heaven but right here on earth under peaceful, righteous conditions. And at that time humans will have the prospect of enjoying perfect health, and they will never have to die again.

    John 5 :21, 28, 29.

  14. Dear Donald and family,
    One of God’s gentle angels has been called home for which we know there is rejoicing in Heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time.
    Love,
    Sonny & Karen Hollifield

  15. Mr.Hare, Keith, Alicia and Mitzi,
    and all the grandchildren,
    Karen and I were so very close from elementary school age. Among the sorrow of Mrs. Hare’s passing there is rejoicing with the angels. Then one day, we will all be together with none of this world’s trials and suffering. May you know the peace that surpasses all understanding until that wonderful day.

  16. The Hare Families

    When peace like a river attendeth my way
    When sorrows like sea billows roll
    What ever my lot you have taught me to say
    It is well, it is well with my soul

    May the Lord be with you during this difficult time, we are praying for you

    Katie & Joe Walden

  17. Dear Donald, Keith, Mary, Anna, Ally,and family:

    We grieve with you in your loss of a very special lady and celebrate with you at her resurrection to be with Jesus Christ.

    Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you now as before. Take heart for God promised that He would never leave us nor forsake us!

    Love in Jesus,

    Jack and Miriam

  18. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Her sweet smile and beautiful personality will be missed by many.

  19. Pastor Don, Keith & Mary, What a bitter sweet time…We praise God for getting to know Betty. We rejoice greatly in knowing she is with Jesus, HALLELUJAH! At the same time we’re calling upon the Comforter to embrace your hearts and bring to remembrances the many loving times you’ve spent with her. May the Peace of God overwhelm each of you during this transition and never forget SHE’S IN OUR FUTURE because we too belong to Jesus Christ! I can just see her dancin’ and shoutin’ now, she was quite a gal and loved you all deeply. Please know that we love you too…God Bless You, Theron & Jan Marie

  20. Mr. Hare and Family,
    You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Mrs. Hare was such a sweet person and we know heaven is a little brighter with her addition.

  21. Ethelyn and family,
    I am so sorry to hear of Betty Lou’s passing. I knew Betty from years ago and she was a sweet and precious cousin of mine. I am sorry I didn’t know of her sickness and passing in time to acknowledge it. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

  22. Dear Donald, Keith & Mary, and family,

    We were so saddened to hear of Betty’s homegoing, although we are so happy that she is now free of sickness and pain and in the presence of her Lord. Betty was such a joy to know — we will miss her smile and sweet spirit. She always had an encouraging word for everyone she met. May God continue to strengthen you and comfort your hearts during this difficult time. We love you and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

  23. Dear Donald & Family: We wanted to once again express how much we are sorry to have missed the service, and how much we loved Betty Lou and you. Our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. We hope you will stay in touch & visit with us when you are in Asheville. Our prayers are with you. Sam & Sharon Smart

  24. I miss you soo much nanny. There isn’t a day that has gone by that I don’t think of you and how much you made an impact on my life and others. You and papa gave Elisha and I a second chance to have a loving family, unconditional love that is soo strong. I feel soo lucky and blessed to have had you in my life. I can still hear your sweet little voice like I just got off the phone with you, even now over a year later. I remember you telling me with excitement in your voice about being able to see your family in heaven. I wouldn’t take that away from you for nothing. You sure are missed here and I know we will see each other again. I love you.


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