Mrs. Betty Catherine Buttrey Hafner, aged 77 years of Dickson, passed from this life on April 23, 2026, at her home. A funeral service will be conducted on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Taylor Funeral Home with Bro. Kenny Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the Dickson County Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will take place on Sunday evening, April 26 from 5:00 until 8:00 and on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Dickson County.
Betty was born in Hickman County on December 13, 1948, to the late Curby Virgil Buttrey and Mallie Mae Sowell Buttrey. She worked for Red Kap for many years and later worked for the State of TN Department of Human Services until retirement. She had a great love for her husband, Royce of 46 years. She also was a loving and devoted mother to her children.
Mrs. Hafner was also active in her community, specifically within law enforcement, loving and supporting Royce as a detective and his co-workers for many years. Finally, she was a devout Christian and was a member of the Parker’s Creek Baptist Church. She longed for the day to be reunited with her daughter, Anita, in Heaven. What a day that will be!
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her daughter: Anita Blanks; and her sisters: Polly Patrick and Eula Batey.
Survivors include her husband: Royce Hafner of Dickson; her son: Jeffrey Blanks (Megan) of Dickson; her stepson: Derrick Hafner of Lyles; her sister: Helen Lankford of Dickson; her grandchildren: Addison Nicole Blanks, Nathan Brown (Leah), Emma Hafner, and Elijah Hafner; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
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Prayers for all your family at this time of sorrow. Betty was a sweet sweet person. Went to church with her for several years. God’s Blessings on your family.
Royce, I’m so sorry for you and the family. Betty was a sweet lady and I know she’ll be missed. God Bless and sending prayers for comfort.
Royce prayers for you and your family. Betty was such a sweet lady and I know she will be missed.
Betty, was a remarkable woman whom touched many lives by her kindness shown to others. She will always be remembered as a Godly Lady. ROYCE, Sending you & your family many prayers 🙏 through the loss of Betty .
Royce and family! My heart breaks for you all. Our family and you all have been friends for many years. Jackie considered you one of his best friends and never failed to ask about Betty on his phone calls. If I can do anything, let me know. Sending our Love and Prayers.