Betty Ann Holt Haren

Betty Ann Holt Haren passed away on January 16, 2017 in Kingsport at the age of 84 after a long illness. Betty was born in the Fordtown community where she resided until her death. Betty held a Masters Degree in Elementary Education and was a teacher at Miller Perry Elementary School for over 30 years. She loved teaching and continued teaching after her retirement. She was a member of Mayfair United Methodist Church in Kingsport.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Rex D Haren, and parents John and Virginia Fink Holt.

Betty is survived by her daughters, Blair Haren Hickman (Timothy "Bo" Hickman) of Jonesborough, Johanna Haren of Austell, GA, and grandson, Zachary Hancock (Roger and Julie Hancock), along with several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5-6:30 pm at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 6:30 pm with Rev. Amy Probst officiating.

The graveside service will be conducted on Friday at 10:45 am at Mountain Home National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Ave., 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851.

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