Betty "Betsy" Merle Hannah

Betsy Hannah was born in Ranger Texas to Wyatt and Chaney Davenport. Betsy graduated high school and then joined her older brother Dub Davenport in Merced CA in the early 1960`s. Betsy had a very outgoing personality and winning smile, she quickly landed a job at Serv-U Drug in Merced, and she became a favorite among customers. It was at that time she met a handsome young police officer, John Hannah who would become the love of her life. They were happily married for 52 years.

Betsy had a quick wit and sometimes a sharp tongue. Many might question if it was wisdom or reprimand but you knew what Betsy thought about any given topic.She loved to read and insisted on buying first edition hard back books and also loved her jigsaw puzzles until her vision began to fail.

Betsy embraced life with great enthusiasm. She loved going to the ocean, Lake Tahoe, Dinning out, social gatherings and week-end trips. Her greatest love, however, was for her husband John and brother Dub.She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and outgoing personality.

She was preceded in death by her cherished grandmother, Alice Landers, parents, Wyatt and Chaney Marie (Brashier) Davenport, Brother Wyatt “Dub” Davenport, sister, Billie Ward and her beloved husband, John Hannah. In addition she was preceded in death by Dinky, Dudley, Holly, and survived by Charlie, her four legged friends.She is survived by two nieces, two nephews, her longtime care giver and friend Elvira Montes and a host of friends.The morning of August 23 Betsy left this earth and took a part of our hearts with her.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home, 1490 B Street Merced CA, 95341. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday August 29th 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 435 West 21st Street Merced CA, 95341. In lieu of flowers remembrances can be made to your favorite Charity. Arrangements are under the direction of Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home.