Betty Harburn, 97, of Hayesville passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 in a Henderson County, North Carolina care facility. She was a native of New Jersey, but had lived in Hayesville for over 40 years. Betty was a retired third grade teacher, having taught in New Jersey. Betty had volunteered with hospice and Meals on Wheels. She also gave a warm and loving home to many abandoned animals. She was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.

She was the daughter of the late Richard William and Viola Rupp Myer and the wife of the late Edward Leary Harburn, who died September 13, 1976. She also was preceded in death by a brother, Richard William Harburn Jr.

Surviving are a son, Richard Harburn and wife, Janice of Hayesville; two grandsons, Jeremy Harburn and wife, Ashley, and Benjamin McClure, all of Hayesville; and five great grandchildren, McKenzie, Liam, Brayden, Cadence, and Liam.

We celebrated Betty's life at the 4:00 PM Mass on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with Father Alex Ayala officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Betty Harburn to Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.

Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of arrangements.