Betty Jane Hall

Betty Jane Hall, 93, of Muncie and formerly of Henry County, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at her home surrounded by family. “Little by little we let go of loss, but never of love.” She was born on November 20, 1929, in Warrensburg, Illinois, a daughter of the late William Porter and Zula Della (Morgan) Neal. After being raised in New Castle, Betty lived in Knightstown for most of her life, where she worked in the New Castle Chrysler plant’s cafeteria serving local executives in their dining room. After retirement, Betty drove bus routes for the Charles A. Beard School, where she reveled in getting elementary and high school children to and from school safely. Betty enjoyed spending time outside in nature, watching wildlife, and gardening. She had a vegetable garden that would sustain year round and she would can the leftovers. Betty was a skilled seamstress and sewed clothing for her girls and drapes for the home. She also enjoyed heartwarming stories, good-natured teasing and could be seen enjoying live bluegrass music and cutting a rug at most community events. Betty was a natural born caretaker, helping anyone in need. She loved her family furiously and without judgement. Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Harvey Lee (Linda) Hall, Judy (Ron) Branca and Janet Hall Ratliff (Gary Sumner); grandchildren, Jessica Howard, Janelle (Travis) Grubbs and Gabriel (Kat) Ratliff; great-granddaughter, Gretchen (companion: Corbin) and great-great-granddaughter, Emma Grace; “adopted son”, Wayne Metcalfe; loving friend, Bob Baker and his children, Patty (Mike) Brant and Laura (Tom) Duncan. Betty’s neighbors became her bonus family she immensely enjoyed visiting with, Alton, Demetria, Anaiya and A.J. Jackson, Jack and Vickie Hahn, Joe Howell and Rosalie Petro. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Hall; siblings, Charles Neal, James Neal, Junior Neal, Robert Neal, Dorothy Melton; daughter-in-law, Mary Diegel Hall LaForce and her beloved Pomeranian, Lucky. Betty’s family would like to thank the wonderful nurses at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital ICU, Dr. Bucchino, Dr. Ansari and Dr. Tiwari for their care and compassion through the years. IUBMH Hospice supported Betty and her family. Memorial contributions may best be made honoring Betty to ARF, 1209 W Riggin Road, Muncie, IN 47303 or Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary, 765 Nonaville Road, Mount Juliet, TN 37122. A private service for Betty will be held at a later time. “Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass, of glory in the flower, we will grieve not, rather find strength in what remains behind.” – William Wordsworth You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Betty Hall.

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Betty Jane Hall

November 20, 1929 - March 7, 2023