Betty Jean Hart, 92; passed away peacefully at Senior Care Center after an extended illness on Thursday morning January 12, 2023. She had been a resident there since 2012.

Surviving the odds, born at 1.75 lbs on November 26, 1930. Betty was a miracle baby and the only child of Robert and Cora Ruston. Growing up in LaGrange, GA she was known by her family and friends as "butterbean". Her size didn't deter her passion for playing on a women's softball league during her teenage years. Right after Highschool, she met and married her husband of 47 years, Carl E. Hart of Harris County. During her working years, Betty was an Inspection supervisor for Playtex International and also Hanes Hosiery. However, finishing up her working career as a Paraprofessional for special needs children at the Hollis Hand Elementary. It was the job that filled her heart with "joy". Betty loved the Lord and was a longtime member of Dunson Baptist Church in LaGrange, GA. She taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and was active in the ladies WMU. In 1992 upon retiring, Betty moved to St. Marys, Ga to be close to her daughter's. She "converted" as she liked to say and became an active member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church. Betty loved music- all kinds, but especially always loved Elvis. She played the piano "by ear" and she could play a mean boogie woogie. She also loved to dance, shop, and go out to eat with family and friends and was a very social person. Even though she didn't get to travel much, she loved going and seeing new places. Although Betty started life small in stature, she lived life "Big" as a fiesty, sassy, southern lady.

Survivors are her children, Toni Hart Hoylman and Sheila Hart Narred. Grandchildren, Shane Shaddix, David Bowen (Jennifer), Brandi Shaddix Clark, Evan Narred (Alayna). Great Grandchildren, Court Bowen Cole (Nick), CJ Clark (Addy), Lesley Ann Clark, Hunter Bowen, Oaklen Narred, and Everly Narred. Great Great Grandchild, Hudson Cole.

She was preceded in death by husband, Carl Edward Hart and her parents, Robert Rushton and Cora Meacham Rushton.

A Graveside service will be on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Oak Grove Cemetery with Pastor Roy White officiating. Visitation will be held on the same day at Allison Memorial Chapel from 11:00 12:30.

Allison Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.