North Haverhill, NH – Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Hysong, 74, of Oak Ridge Park, died on Saturday, March 9, 2019, unexpectedly at her home.

She was born in Jamestown, NY, July 25, 1944, a daughter of Frank and Ruth (Carpenter) Howe.

Betty was a graduate of Jamestown High School, Class of 1962.  She received her teaching degree in 1967 from Houghton College.  Betty married Rev. Ralph Hysong on August 16, 1975.  She was a member of the Trinity Church of the Nazarene and had faithfully played the piano there for over 40 years.  Betty was also very involved with teaching Sunday School, leading Bible studies, supporting Mission work, and being the consummate Pastor's wife.

For over 22 years, she worked as a trainer/inspector on circuit boards at Hypertherm in Lebanon, NH.

Betty was predeceased by her husband, Rev. Ralph Hysong on February 26, 2006 and a daughter, Deborah Ruth in 2016.

Survivors include her daughter, Elisabeth Mahoney and husband Robert of North Haverhill; a son, Joseph Hysong of North Haverhill; four granddaughters, Rachel Taylor and husband Cory Turner, Rebekah Taylor, Sarah Mahoney, and Jessica Mahoney; six great grandsons, Tristan, Caleb, Eamon, Rowan, Luke, and Andrew; two brothers, Robert Howe and wife Janet and William Howe and wife Linda both of New York, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

There will be no calling hours.

A Celebration of Betty's Life will be held on Friday, May 31, 2019 at 10 AM at the Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 41 Nazarene Drive, North Haverhill, with Rev. George Hemway officiating.

Burial will be in the Horse Meadow Cemetery Annex at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dayspring Ministry Crisis Pregnancy Center, 1 Main Street #2, West Lebanon, NH 03784.