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Elizabeth Hackerd Obituary

Elizabeth J. Hackerd, 89

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Hackerd, 89, of Lafayette, passed away at 5:00 PM Sunday, May 12, 2013 at St. Elizabeth East.

Betty was born December 2, 1923, in Rossville, to the late Cecil and Elva Butz Wallace.

She graduated from Rossville High School in 1941.

On March 6, 1943 she married James P. Hackerd in Dayton. He died November 3, 2010.

Betty was a member of Rossville Presbyterian Church and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, watching TV, sports, and music.

Surviving is a son Mark Hackerd (wife Celeste) and a daughter Karen Mosson both of Lafayette; three grandchildren - Terra Kline (husband Kyle), Alexis Williams (husband Lester) and Dillion Hackerd along with six great grandchildren, Alyse, Keegan, Kodi, Lester, Layla and Audrina.

Betty was preceded in death by a son James, a brother and three sisters.

Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 pm Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel with funeral services at 10:00 am Friday, May 17, 2013 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel 400 Twyckenham Blvd Lafayette, IN 47909 with Rev. John Everett officiating. Burial will follow at Rossville Cemetery.

Those wishing may contribute in Betty's name to the American Cancer Society.

You may sign the guestbook or leave memories at www.soller-baker.com

Published by Journal & Courier from May 13 to May 14, 2013.
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Karen,
We want to extend our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. We hope you find strength in the love of family, friends and God's presence as you journey through this time of grief.

Mike and Betty Hatfield

May 17, 2013

Mark & Celeste,
Our heartfelt thoughts are with you.
With Sympathy,
Teresa & Mike Yocum

Teresa Yocum

May 16, 2013

Mark, Karen, and family
my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. It is never easy to say goodbye, but the assurance of knowing we will be reunited helps to sustain us.

Deb Ferguson

May 15, 2013

Mark and Celeste,

Sad to hear about your loss.

Linda Tracy

May 14, 2013

Carole Smith Family

May 14, 2013

To my dearest friend ever, Karen, and her family I want to send my deepest sympathy from our family. I know you all will miss your dear Mother but now she is with her husband in heaven. I will keep you in my prayers at this very sad time!

Carole & Mick Smith

May 14, 2013

Karen and Family:
So sorry to hear of Betty's passing. Neal and I are blessed to have known her (and your dad).

Carolyn Clem

May 14, 2013

Dear Karen and family,

I'm sorry for your loss. Will keep you all in my prayers.

Eleanor (Yeoman) Comer

May 14, 2013

Mark and Celeste: So sorry to hear about your mom. You are in our prayers. Carol and Randy Engler

Carol Engler

May 14, 2013

Mark, Celeste and Family:
So sorry to hear of your loss. Remember all the special moments you shared with your Mother and know she is now at peace.

Jan Winger

May 14, 2013

Mark and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless.
Hilda Rudder, Columbia, TN.

May 14, 2013

Thinking of you at this time. So very sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Dave and Ellen Mosson

Ellen Mosson

May 14, 2013

i am so sorry for your loss,sending prayers to your family mark and celeste, she is now an angel in the good lords hands

penny reid

May 13, 2013

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