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Betty Jennings Hinkle

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Dear Dave and Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. Betty was a wonderfull lady. Since before the day Betty and I lite the unity candle at Chris and Cindy's wedding,you both have been a part of our family. Betty was always caring and concerned about all of us. Her love for her family was always shown. May we all find peace and comfort in knowing we had an angel in our mist for a short while.

Dear Dave and Family,
Caring for Betty was my pleasure and privilege. She was a very thoughtful, kind and special lady who was well loved and who loved you with all her heart.
I think it was more than coincidence that she left our world on her birthday. I think there are many reasons, but at the heart of it, maybe she wanted everyone to see her death as another birth. Leave it to Betty to form a perfect circle.
Loss is hard and grief is long, please know that you are all in...

To the Hinkle Family. My sympathy goes out to you. Please find comfort in knowing that Betty loves you all very much. I had the honor of meeting Betty a few years ago when I became the Nursing Supervisor at the Richmond VAMC. Betty & I talked intimately on many nights during our tours together. On each occasion she shared how much she loved spending time with her family. From eating good food with her husband to spending time with her children and grandchildren. Betty was a such a...

Lori & Family,

I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. I will always cherish the time that I spent at your home as a young child and your mom taking us to see "E.T." when it was first released. May the Lord comfort you and your family at this time.

Sorry for your loss, may the Lord be with you in this time of need.

Dave, Chris, Lori and family,
So sorry to learn of Betty's passing. I never knew her without a smile and something nice to say. As far as neighbors, she was one of the best. She is now in the best of hands and is now healed of all illness. Our prayers to all of you during this difficult time. God Bless you all.

Dave and family,

Betty was a wonderful lady and we all share in your sorrow as you deal with her loss. Dave may the love your family and friends surround you during this time and offer some comfort as you deal with the loss of your beloved wife. We are all praying for you. With love and sympathy, Mayor Lucas and Council Members - Town of Shenandoah

Chris,

Thinking of you and your family during this time. Let me know if there is anything you need. Henry, Leanne & Logan.

Dave and family, You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Betty was a wonderful and caring lady who will be missed by all. With our deepest sympathy, Town of Shenandoah Employees

Obituary

Betty's Obituary

Betty Jennings Hinkle passed away at her home in Shenandoah, VA on Friday, April 4, 2014, the day of her 71st birthday, lovingly surrounded by her family. Betty was born April 4, 1943, the daughter of Andrew Jackson Jennings and Lena Waldrop Jennings of Cardwell, VA. Betty was a graduate of Goochland High School and Richmond Memorial School of Nursing. She devoted 48 years to her profession as a Registered Nurse, working in Richmond Memorial Hospital and hospitals in Port Charlotte, FL, Lewis, DE, and Hampton, VA. She spent 28 years specializing in geriatric care as Assistant Director of Nurses at Avante, formerly Liberty House Nursing Home, in Harrisonburg, and as an RN at Hunter McGuire Veterans Hospital in Richmond, VA. It was Betty?s nature to care for others and her legacy will remain one of integrity, dedication, and above all compassion. Betty loved to travel and capture those memories in photographs. She treasured spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren, and loved calling the beautiful Shenandoah Valley home. She was a member of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Elkton and a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority since April of 1969. Betty is survived by her husband of 49 years, Dave; son, Chris and wife, Cindy, of Stanley; daughter Lori and husband, Robert, of Luray; brother, Wayne and wife, Fannie, of Richmond; two grandchildren, Zachery and Alexis Hinkle; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews in both Virginia and North Carolina. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Rebecca Williamson; and brothers, Andrew Jackson Jennings and Richard Jennings. The family will be receiving family and friends on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 from 6-8 pm at the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton. A memorial service will be held at 4pm on Wednesday, April 9th at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Elkton, located at 2580 Panorama Drive. The burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, Betty and the family have requested donations be made to the Shenandoah Volunteer Fire Dept., or the Shenandoah Rescue Squad.

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