Betty Lorene Hurn Hanby

Betty Lorene Hurn Hanby ( more known as “Betty Boop” or Boopie as her grandchildren would call her) went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 22, 2023 with her family at her side. Betty is predeceased by her husband, Daniel Edgar Hanby (aka: Doctor Dan, Eeyah to his grandkids) as well as two sisters, June Bailey and Pat Kirkland.

Betty was born in Chandler, Oklahoma on February 12, 1938 to Clarence Edward Hurn and Velma Jean Hodge. Betty was one of 9 siblings which included: Alice “June” Bailey- Houston, Donna Geiger-Coweta, OK, Jeana Cooksey-Houston, James Montgomery- Chandler OK, Vicki Lewis-Maysville, OK, Janice Cummins-Shawnee, OK, Brenda Carter- Muskogee, OK, Patricia Kirkland-Bethany OK (DOD May 2020).

Betty is survived by her children: Marta Hanby Farb of San Angelo, Tx, Molly Hanby Cole of Huntsville Tx and Dr. Duncan Hanby of Baton Rouge, LA. Betty’s grandchildren include: Olivia Hanby Berel- (husband Gary), Emory Hanby Farb, and Austin Hanby Farb. Betty has one great grandson Jackson David Berel who is the newest brightest joy of the family, Ashton Claire Ballard (husband Patrick), Lauren Grace Herrington, Destiny Nicole Herrington, Avery Belle Hanby and Graham Arnold Hanby. Betty is also survived by many nieces and nephews, cousins and family. Betty is also survived by her very best friend in the world, Bobbie Sue McCoy as well as a multitude of other close friends. Her sister, Jeana Cooksey was another treasure of Betty’s and die hard Astro’s buddies.

Betty was the true matriarch of the entire family unit. Betty brought so much love and light into everyone she encountered. Betty was known to all as the kindest most loving and giving mother, wife, aunt, Boopie/grandmother, friend you could imagine. There was no end to Betty’s unending love and giving to others anything she had in her heart. Betty grew up in Oklahoma and was the brightest in her class of only 26 students in 1956 in Davenport, Oklahoma. She was the captain of her basketball team and very involved in her schooling. Betty worked for POGO Producing Co. for approximately 26 years and retired in 2007 when the company closed. Betty loved her poodles and one in particular named Peppy. Betty met the love of her life, Dr. Daniel Edgar Hanby in 1982 and they married in 1983 on the Tall Ship- Elissa ship in Galveston, TX. They had so much fun together with our dads broken sailboats, treasure from thrift village, out of control bird dogs and trips that were always “an adventure.” Betty loved and guided our father and all of his dreams and ambitions. Betty also had numerous grandchildren and one great grandson whom she loved with all of her heart. Her grandchildren meant the world to her as did all of her nieces and nephews, sisters, brother and extended family.

The family would like to thank and acknowledge Dr. Diane C. Bodurka, who was Betty’s doctor for over 25 years and did amazing things for Betty with treatments and care over the years that gave many added years to Betty’s life.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to:

The University of Texas

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

1515 Holcombe Blvd.

Houston, Tx 77030

A Memorial Service for Betty will be held Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., in the Chapel at Tallowood Baptist Church, 555 Tallowood Road, Houston, Texas 77024.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.waltripfuneraldirectors.com for the Hanby family.