Betty Rearden Hoover, age 91, of Hartford, KY passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 at her residence.  She was born in Hartford, KY on Apr. 28, 1934.  Betty was a member of Clear Run Church but attended Mount Moriah Church with her husband, who was a member.  She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Hoover; son Steven Hoover; parents Elmer and Eva Lake Rearden; three sisters Shirley Jean Rearden, Anna Lee Smith and Lena Smiley; one brother Michael Rearden. 

Betty is survived by two brothers E.J. Rearden of Owensboro, KY and Paul Rearden of Hartford, KY; two sisters Earlene Haynes (Johnny) of Columbus, GA and Lydia Phelps (Chester) of Owensboro, KY; daughter Debra Clawson (Ray) of Thorntown, IN; three grandchildren Sarah Stacy, whom Tommy and Betty raised, Amanda Gray and Jessica Thomas; eight great-grandchildren Trevor Scoggins, Trinity Scoggins, Kody Scoggins, Mason Embry, Hunter Kerr, Skyler Kerr, Emma Tinsley and Brennan Thomas; one great-great grandchild Rosalie Kerr and several nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at 1:00pm at the Clear Run Cemetery with Bro. Tim Smith officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.  

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