Elizabeth G. Hales

Elizabeth “Betty” Hales, age 83 unexpectedly passed away March 8, 2025. She was born July 12, 1941 in Rochester, NY to the late Clara and Lloyd Huber.

Betty grew up on a farm and loved being outside with her dad and the animals. She was an excellent student and lifelong learner. She graduated sixth in her high school class, and after having five children, she went on to get her bachelor’s degree and finally her master’s degree in library science at age 57. Betty’s love for books was put to use in her decades of working in both the Albion public library and the Albion high school library. At home her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren enjoyed hours of sitting on her lap over the years while she read them stories.

On September 23, 1967, Betty married Robert Hales. After their five children were grown, and both were retired, Betty and Bob enjoyed spending a few days each week serving together in the Palmyra Temple. They spent time together gardening, studying, serving others, spending time with family, and traveling.

Betty will especially be remembered for her love of serving others, her bright smile, her deep love for each family member (including both posterity and those who came before her), her love for horses and dogs, her love of books, her deep faith in Jesus Christ, and her Christlike service and willingness to serve others. Her shining example, bright spirit, and loving personality will be deeply missed.

Betty is survived by her sister, Beverly (Ken) Snowdon, her husband Bob Hales, their five children, John (Carin) Hales of Fort Lauderdale, FL, David (Lucy) Hales of Alice Springs, Australia, Lori (Wayne) Aldrich of Malta, NY, Wendy (Dan) Blood of Ballston Lake, NY, and Sandy (Chris) Naugle of Westminster, MD. Betty adored her grandchildren and was predeceased by Rachel Aldrich and Coventry Hales. She is survived by Robert (Amelia) Hales, Ashley (Dallin) Edwards, Brianna (Jason) Bowler, Andrew Hales, Jacinta Hales, Alyssa Hales, Jotham Hales, Kaylea (Nathan) Hopkins, Sarah Aldrich, Joshua Aldrich, Jocelyn Blood, Megan Blood, Jason Blood, Evan Blood, Katherine Blood, Claire Naugle, Maddie Naugle, Amelia Naugle, and Olivia Naugle. She also has five great-grandchildren: Rorik, Grace, Emma, Henry, and Logan.

Betty’s family will receive friends for viewing at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 4088 Lake Rd N, Brockport, NY 14420 on Friday, March 14th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, March 15th from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. Her funeral service will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM at the same location. Interment will follow in Parma Corners Cemetery.

Betty's arrangements have been entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home of Albion, NY.

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