Betty Jo Hardcastle, 81, of Russellville, passed away Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 ,at her residence. She was of the Christian faith. She is the daughter of the late Woodford and Fannie Wilson.
She is also preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Wilson, and her sister, Brenda Grimes. She is survived by her daughters, Debra Hodge (Scott) of Lebanon, Tenn. and Betty Forester (Carl) of Riverside, Calif.; her grandchildren, Andrew Thurin (Velinda), Zachery Thurin, Helen Thurin, Bernadette Jackson, Joseph Forester (Emilie), William Forester (Stephanie), Joshua Hodge, Jacob Hodge (Nikki); and her great-grandchildren Danielle Thurin, Nate Thurin, and Isla Hodge.
Betty Jo loved to dance, playing cards, knitting, writing, and reading.
Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Sunday Nov. 26, at Kirby Funeral Services Russellville with a Celebration of Life Service at 2 p.m.
In lieu of Flowers donations can be made to Saint Jude’s Children's Hospital and The Wounded Warrior Project. Online condolences and more can be made at kirbyfuneralservices.com.