Betty Ruth Reel Hall

March 31, 1926 - February 8, 2020

Mrs. Betty R. Hall, age 93, of Bristol, Tenn., passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020. She was born on March 31, 1926 in Bristol, Tenn. to the late John B. Reel, Sr. and Mattie K. Reel. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Nathan C. Hall; and her brother, John B. Reel, Jr. Mrs. Hall was a graduate of Bristol Tennessee High School, Virginia Intermont College and the University of Tennessee (Knoxville). She than began her career with TVA before becoming a full-time wife and mother. Mrs. Hall was a member of State Street United Methodist Church, Child Study Club, PTA and was the founder of the Hill and Dale Garden Club. Her biggest passions were her family and friends. She enjoyed gardening and crafts, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family with trips to the beach, the mountains and time at South Holston Lake. Survivors include her son, Nathan C. Hall, Jr. (“Chip”) of Bristol, Tenn.; daughters, Lynn Collins and husband James, of Bristol, Tenn. and Kim Hirsch and husband Ed of Topeka, Kansas; five grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at 1:30 pm on Friday, February 14, 2020 at State Street United Methodist Church in Bristol, Va. with Rev. Jonathan Jonas officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. A private committal and interment will be held at Glenwood Cemetery in Bristol, Tenn. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to State Street United Methodist Church, 300 W. Valley Drive, Bristol, VA 24201 or to Healing Hands Health Center, 245 Midway Medical Park, Bristol, TN 37620. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Hall and her family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory.