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Betty Haley Obituary

Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at United Christian Church for Betty Rose Haley, Gadsden, who died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007. Apostle Maurice Wright, pastor, and Bishop Walter Smith will officiate. Burial in Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Turkey Town. Gadsden Memorial Funeral Home is in charge.

She was a member of the class of 1960 from Carver High School and Men of Integrity Flower Bearers.

She leaves to cherish her memories her loving and devoted husband, Robert Haley Sr., Gadsden; two sons, Brian Haley and Robert (Boo) Haley Jr., both of Gadsden; two daughters, Natalie (Charles) Thompson and Cathy Haley, both of Jonesbora, Ga.; special daughter, Acquanetta Green-Towers, Fayetteville, Ga.; 13 precious grandchildren, Brittany, Warren, Rashad, Karina, Daven, Justin, Ratez, Za'Ria, Za'Miyah, Zavian, Kaliyan, Kaylen and Zenay; one goddaughter, Tiffany Cooper; eight brothers, James (Mary) Reed Jr., Rochester, N.Y., William (Marsha) Coats, Gadsden, Kenneth (Pearl) Reed, Frederick Reed, Kevin (Sharon) Reed, Reginald (Michelle) Reed, Ronald (Evelyn) Reed, all of Rochester, N.Y., Keith (Virginia) Reed, Birmingham; four sisters, Jennifer (Arthur) Collington, Cynthia (Tic) Smith, Paula (Ian) John, all of Rochester, and Rita Reed, Missouri; four extended siblings, Lavornia (Leonard) Prather, Union City, Ga., Doris (Homer) Parker, Buffalo, N.Y., Jackie Cattling, Gadsden, and Lavorn Moore Jr., Chattanooga, Tenn.; three aunts, Clara Harris, Buffalo, N.Y., Ora J. McDonald, Piedmont, and Ethyl Coats, Tallahassee, Fla.; very special cousins, Sallie Jo Green and Annie Pearl Kennon; stepmother-in-law, Artie Lipscomb Haley; seven brothers-in-law, Harvey (Nina) Haley Jr., Harold (Brenda) Haley, Howard (Paulette) Lipscomb, William (Brenda) Lipscomb, Eric Haley, Andre (Tina) Haley and Calvin Burney; three sisters-in-law, Bernice Haley, Debbie Gaddis Haley and Alice Lovelady-Haley; special nieces and nephews, Katrina Flambo, Angela Chambers, Jacquella Cattling, Tina, Rena and Oscar Cattling IV; special friends, Yvonne Cooper and Bernice Lewis; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home.

The body will lie in repose one hour prior to the service at the church.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gadsden Times on Nov. 30, 2007.

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Audrey Harville

December 9, 2007

My prayers are with you in you time of loss. May the memories of your Mom bring you a smile of joy.

JOSEPH CHANCELLOR

December 3, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Linda Love- Stevens

December 2, 2007

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

hannah norwood

December 2, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lisa (Carlisle) Wyatt

December 2, 2007

Natalie,
I am so sorry to here that your mom has passed on. One day you shall see her again, until then continue to stay as God fearing and wonderful as you are and if you need me just call and I will be there.

Tamara Willis

December 1, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Brenda ,William,Nicole ,Jada Nelson

December 1, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family in your time of grief.

keith Burns

November 30, 2007

Natalie I'm so sorry to hear of your lost...I only can say to you in your family is to look to the hill where your help comes from...God make no mistakes. My Thoughts in prayers are with you and your family...

Michael Cannon

November 30, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May all your memories bring you comfort. Remember she is in a better place along side of Jesus.

Mildred Hutchinson

November 30, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Dickey Boy, Jimmie Ruth And Ara Ann "The Dudley Family"

November 30, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

DEBRA DENSMORE

November 30, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

JAMETA DENSMORE

November 30, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Myrtle Jackson-Lynch

November 30, 2007

May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.

taylor knowles

November 30, 2007

May God's "love" Comfort You, In These Hours Of Berevement.
TAYLOR KNOWLES,lll and FAMILY

Dyran Wright

November 30, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Wilma H. Maye & Daphyne Maye~Hall

November 30, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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