HEMPEL
Bette L., beloved wife of 58 years of Wm. Earl Hempel; devoted mother of Rodney (Deb) Hempel, Robin Sobolewski, and Scott Hempel; cherished grandmother of Marissa Hempel, Carly Sobolewski, Stefan Hempel, and Kara Sobolewski; dear sister of Janice Halcomb and Nell Steele. Passed away on July 28, 2014 at the age of 78. Visitation will take place at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pk., Springdale on Saturday, August 2, 2014 from 10-11 AM. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.