Betty Ann Hemphill, daughter of Willie and Elsa Lobpries of Schulenburg, Texas lost her battle with cancer on May 23, 2005 at the age of 66.

Betty Ann is survived by her husband of 48 years, Lloyd D. Hemphill of Schulenburg, Texas. She is also survived by her children, William J. Hemphill and wife, Lori of Port O'Connor, Texas; Susan A. Hemphill of Schulenburg, Texas; Carol D. Voelkel and husband, Ronnie of Richmond, Texas and Daniel J. Hemphill and wife, Colleen of Atlanta, Georgia, as well as her mother, Elsa Lobpries of Schulenburg, Texas, and two sisters, Billie Jean Borski of Sugar Land, Texas and Dolores Krampota of Houston, Texas. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren.

After retiring from Fort Bend ISD, Betty Ann and her husband Lloyd moved to Schulenburg and enjoyed their great love for gardening. Betty Ann will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

A visitation was held on Thursday, May 26, 2005 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home, located at 505 Old Austin Highway in Bastrop, Texas, followed by the funeral at 2:00 p.m. The burial took place at Bateman Cemetery in Red Rock, Texas.