Betty Lou Hinkley

Betty Lou Hinkley obituary, Alderson, WV

Betty Lou Hinkley

Betty Hinkley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smathers Funeral Chapel Inc on Jan. 28, 2026.
Betty Lou Hinkley, 69, of Alderson, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 26,2026. She was born on May 13, 1956, in Hinton to the late James Paul and Gloria Bell (Ward) Hodge.

Betty was a 1974 graduate of Talcott High School. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She always put her family and those in need ahead of her own needs.

Other than her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her son William Joseph Hinkley and daughter Christy Hinkley.

She is survived by her daughter Carrie Hinkley; son Tristan Hinkley; sisters Patricia Hodge, Pam (Wayne) Wilson, Debra Hodge; and brother Lewis (Julie) Hodge.

There will be no services as cremation will take place.

The directors and staff of Alderson Funeral Services and Smathers Funeral Chapel are honored to care for Betty and her family during their time of need.

Online condolences may be made at www.smathersfuneralchapelinc.com

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