Betty Lou Purcell-Hasty

Heaven gained another warrior on the night of August 13th, 2023.

Betty Lou Purcell-Hasty was born on September 2nd, 1959, to Russell and Betty Purcell. She fought the cancer battle several times over the years but this time the cancer won.

She is survived by her mother, Betty (Pete) Petersen of La Junta, CO; her father, Russell Purcell of Canon City, CO; her son, Mike (Jaime) Reed, grandchildren, Jade, Mavryck, and James all of Texas; daughter, Vonda (Tanner) Blevins, grandchildren, Amanda and Paisley Minich, Jacob and Courtney Redd, Nathan and James Farr all of Ohio; brother, David (June) Purcell of Canon City; sister, Vicki Purcell of La Junta; and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her friend and care giver Glen Metheny. She was preceded in death by her stepson, J.R. Reed, Jr.

She worked as a C.N.A., beautician and dog groomer over the years. She rode horses in gymkhanas as a youngster and showed Rottweilers and had several champions.

Celebration of life service will be Friday, September 1, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church with Reverend Rick Miller officiating.

Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.