Remembering Betty W. Hurley

Funeral services for Betty W. Hurley will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in the chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Alexandria with Chaplain William Tisdale officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Ball.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until shortly before the time of services in the funeral home on Tuesday.

Betty W. Hurley, 88, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, in Naomi Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Alexandria.

Those left behind to cherish her memory include to her daughter, Lisha Williams (Kenny), and one son, Stephen Hurley, Sr. (Kim). Her family was her greatest treasure. She adored her grandchildren—Blaire Touchet (Michael), Lauren Herron (Marcus), Peyton Holman (Garett), Stephen Hurley, and Meagan Hurley (Ryan Francis, fiancé)—and took great joy in being a doting great-grandmother to Joshua Touchet, Jonathan Touchet, Ansley Touchet, Breanna Touchet, Logan Bridges, Chloe Hurley, Ty Herron, Aubree Hurley, Tuck Herron, Weston Hurley, and Maggie Hurley; siblings, Jimmy Williamson and Linda Thibodaux.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry D. Hurley; her parents, Hershel and Edvie Williamson, and one brother, Hershel Williamson.

Those who knew Betty will fondly remember her adventurous spirit and her love for a good time. Whether it was tending to her beautiful garden, filled with vibrant flowers, or enjoying a day out with her family, she embraced life with enthusiasm. Her beloved pets, including her late dog Colonel, filled her days with love and companionship.

The family would like to express special thanks to the staff at Naomi Heights for their excellent care, including Alaina Berlin and Shelly Sanders and to Compassionate Care Hospice for their attention and guidance during her final days, especially Allison Young, her caregiver.

Pallbearers will be Stephen Hurley, Marcus Herron, Jim Thibodaux, Garett Holman, Ryan Francis, and Glen Johnson.