Biography: Elizabeth (Betty) Hines Bloore died peacefully on Friday, October 8, 2021.
Betty was born on June 19, 1939 to Mary Elizabeth DeLoache Hines and Woodrow Wilkes Hines in Crossett, Arkansas. In her youth, Betty was a Girl Scout, took piano lessons, participated in activities at the Methodist church, and attended Arkansas Girls’ State.

Earning a degree in Elementary Education, she was graduated from the University of Mississippi. While at Ole Miss, she joined Kappa Kappa Gamma, serving as Delta Rho chapter’s Marshal, Membership Chairman and President, forming friendships she would nurture and cherish for the rest of her life. She also met a dashing Naval ROTC student while there and married John Lester Bloore in 1960. Betty made many moves as a young Navy aviator’s wife, living in many places across the country for short periods of time. In the midst of these moves, their children, Elizabeth (Grace) Bloore Gephardt (Gene) and J. William Bloore II (Agnѐs) were born.

Their frequent moves slowed when John left active duty, although they continued to move from coast to coast a few more times together. Betty especially loved the times they lived in California and she continued to refer to Palos Verdes as “Paradise” for the rest of her life. In Palos Verdes, Betty helped with the variety shows associated with Lunada Bay Little League, joined the local KKG alumnae group, chaired a large antique show for her church and was active in their music program, eventually serving as their choir director and organist. When she wasn’t busy with all of those activities, she cherished time with friends and family at Portuguese Bend Club. Betty never met a beach she didn’t like!

In 1985, Betty and John moved to the Baltimore-Washington area. True to form, Betty continued her involvement with Kappa, serving in many positions, including Chapter Advisor at University of Maryland, Province Director of Alumnae, Regional Director of Alumnae, Director of Alumnae, and on the Foundation Board of Trustees. In addition, she stayed connected to her love of flowers, owning a floral design business and leading the Washington National Cathedral’s Altar Guild.
 
The last move Betty and John made took them to Little Rock where they were able to enjoy lots of time with Beth’s family. In addition, Betty dove into community service and quickly was involved in KKG and the flower guild at Trinity Cathedral. She took painting and beading classes, played Bunko, joined a book and supper club and continued to share her beautiful floral arrangements with family and friends.

Betty was a voracious reader, a lifelong learner, and kept her daily subscription to the NY Times current. She loved to play bridge, would stay up late into the night playing games with friends, and knew how to throw a great party. Through the years, she played the organ at weddings of friends and family, and then shifted to providing flowers for these happy occasions. She was happiest with her family or friends around, was insatiably curious, and always ready to travel. Over the years, she visited many places around the world, but she was especially fond of England. One of her most special travel memories was attending the Christmas Eve service at King’s College, Cambridge where she listened to a cherubic voice sing “Once in royal David’s city…” to begin the midnight service there.
 
In addition to her husband and children, Betty is survived by her granddaughter Morgan Bloore and grandsons Sean Bloore, Benjamin and Matthew Gephardt, and cousins Mary DeLoache Jennings, Wyatte Finlay DeLoache, Jr., Abigail Lee DeLoache, Timothy Philip DeLoache, Jan Hines Knecht, and James Taylor Hines.
 
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 16 at 11:00am at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Little Rock, Arkansas. Plans for a future celebration in Washington, D.C. are underway.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Betty’s honor to the Washington National Cathedral, Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation, or a charity of your choice.