Betty Hodges Ehren, a loving family woman and strong believer, entered into her eternal rest December 19, 2025, on her wedding anniversary. She's now with her Lord and Savior, happily reunited with the loved ones who went before her.

Betty was born on April 3, 1932, to Kate and Mervin Hodges in Hagarville, Arkansas. She loved learning and graduated from the College of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas. She began her career with the FBI in Washington, D.C. After moving back to Arkansas to teach, she ran into Ralph Ehren, an old acquaintance from college who had just returned from serving in Korea. In Ralph she found her perfect partner in love and faith. They married on December 19, 1952, starting a marriage full of love of God, family, and serving others. Everyone who met them could see their special bond.

Betty got her Master's in Library Science and worked as a school librarian in Montgomery County, Maryland. Ralph had fallen in love with Korea during his time in the Army, so they moved to Seoul where Betty taught English to nurses while Ralph taught at the seminary. No matter where she was, Betty showed that serving others was her way of serving God.

Family was everything to Betty, and she prayed for them regularly and was so proud of them all.  She was funny, witty, and kind, always ready with a smile and an encouraging word. Her faith was lived out quietly and consistently. The legacy Betty leaves is one of love, service, and trusting God's promises.

Betty was preceded in death by Ralph, her parents, Mervin and Kate Hodges, her sisters, Chris Hodges Gallups and Jerry Hodges Melton Gould; and her brother, John Hodges. She leaves behind her children, Lauri Ehren Smith (Steve) and Daryl Ehren (Jillian); her granddaughters, whom she affectionately called her "Princesses,"  Rachael Smith Nelson (Hunter), Caroline Smith, Lily Ehren, and Heather Ehren; her three great-grandchildren, Anderson, Sutton, and Stetson Nelson, who brought her so much joy. She also has many nieces and nephews who were touched by her sweet and loving nature.

Though she'll be missed, her family finds peace knowing she's whole, at rest, and home—"well done, good and faithful servant." Her life continues to impact the generations she left behind and the many lives she touched.