Harriette Estella Hansen

Harriette Estella (Betty) Hansen, 98, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Wesbury United Methodist Community.

She was born in Meadville June 23, 1925, a daughter of Ralph and Myrtle Higley Knickerbocker, Sr.  She married Martin Hansen December 25, 1945 and he preceded her in death March 15, 2013.

Betty was a 1944 graduate of Meadville High School.  She worked at Talon for over 46 years, retiring in 1991.  Betty was a member of First Baptist Church as well as a former member of the Meadville Women’s Club, Garden Club, and Business and Professional Women’s Club.  She also enjoyed planning the Talon lunch group Christmas parties.  Betty and Martin enjoyed traveling to Navy and CCC reunions for over 30 years.

Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Andrey (W. Bruce) of Meadville; two grandchildren, Matthew Andrey (Ashley Allen) and Heather Morrell (Christopher); five great-grandchildren, Colton Christopher Morrell, Charlotte Elizabeth Morrell, Dariyon Andrey, Elijah Andrey, and Emma Andrey; beloved mother of Dariyon, Elijah, and Emma, Stephanye Andrey; a sister-in-law, Nellie Knickerbocker; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter, Linda Brady; four brothers, Myrle, Robert, William, and Ralph Knickerbocker; a sister, Matie Rich; and three infant siblings.

Calling hours will be Sunday, August 13th from 2-5 p.m. and Monday, August 14th from 10-11 a.m. at the ROBERT W. WAID FUNERAL HOME, 581 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE.

The funeral service will be Monday, August 14th at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Gerald Walton, Pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating.

Interment will be in Greendale Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 353 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335.

The family would like to thank the Wesbury staff and Gentiva Hospice for their loving and supportive care.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waidfuneralhome.net