Betty Ruth (Hardy) DeCou, age 72, passed away in Jonesboro, Louisiana on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.  Betty was a believer in Jesus Christ, her Lord and savior.  She was a Godly wife and mother who loved her family dearly and played a vital, influential role in their lives.

She diligently served the Lord in music ministry as long as she had the ability to do so. Betty taught and embraced her students with almost the same love as she had for her own children.  She thoroughly enjoyed traveling and shopping until she dropped (A.K.A. shock-a-frockin) with her friends, who were like sisters to her.

She is survived by her husband, Bill DeCou; children, Brian and Benjamin DeCou;  brother, D.J. Hardy; daughter-in-laws, Heidi and Penelope DeCou; grandchildren, Madison, Michael, Jonathan, Chloe and Elliott DeCou; and nieces, Jessica Wilcox, Deborah Ghiglieri and Angela Lee.

Betty was preceded in death by her Parents, Dudley and Marie Sue Hardy.

As per her wishes, Betty will be cremated. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, December 15, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, Louisiana from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Brian McAllister officiating.