Nettie Hafley

1935-2022

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Nettie Lee Hafley, 86, Owensville, passed away Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, at Stonebridge, Owensville.

She was born May 19, 1935, to Joseph Clinton and Clara Florence (Ringeisen) Crider in Owensville.

She was united in marriage to Samuel Clarence Hafley, April 18, 1953, in Oak Hill.

Nettie enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Belle. She served as a Sunday School teacher and worked on the Church Board. Nettie was a Navy wife of her late husband Sam, who was a career U.S. Navy veteran. She belonged to Owensville Eastern Star 414 and Owensville VFW Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by parents Joseph and Clara Crider; husband Samuel Hafley; daughter Kavlin Gail Hafley; twin daughters Carol and Carolyn; and sister Velda Jean Havener.

Nettie is survived by children Debra Nowack and husband Gilbert of Owensville, Samuel Hafley, Jr. of Concordia, Diane Oldfather and husband Phillip of Bland, and James Hafley and wife Reyna of Wentzville; sisters Mary Montcalm and Ruth Hahn both of Bland; 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives.

Visitation will be Sunday, Feb. 20, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Gottenstroeter Funeral Home, Owensville, with funeral services following at the chapel with Rev. Tim Redmond officiating. Burial will be at Countryside Memorial Gardens, Owensville.