Atkinson – Betty May (Staples) Hodgkins, 81, passed away March 3, 2025, at Northern Light Mayo Hospital surrounded by her beloved family, after a long illness. Betty was born September 3, 1943, in Farmington, the youngest of three daughters, to Bertha “Goldie” (Wagner) and Harold Russell Staples. Betty spent her childhood in Temple before going on to Farmington High School. It was Vernon Hodgkins who drove Betty and a few friends to school. She and Vernon were married December 31, 1960. They moved to Atkinson in November of 1967 where they raised their four daughters on a small family farm. It was where Betty learned Bible truths and became a keen student of the Bible. Betty was baptized June 3, 1973 as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She was a true Christian, eager to share her Bible knowledge with all she met. She instilled in her children a deep love for Jehovah. Betty was an excellent wife, mother, and grandmother. Betty is survived by her husband of 64 years, Vernon; her sister, Sister Mary Columba of Biddeford; her four daughters, Debra Hodgkins, of Atkinson, Karen Hodgkins and husband, John, of Clinton, Cynthia Elliott, of Corinna, and Brenda Standing and husband, Josiah, of Blackstone, MA; four grandchildren, Dani Lee Porter and partner, Dave of Dover-Foxcroft, Ryan Porter of Dover-Foxcroft, Nikki Porter, of Augusta, and Kirk Crowell, of Atkinson; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless dear friends. She was predeceased by her parents, and sister, Anne (Staples) Adland. Betty was dearly loved and she will be sorely missed. The Hodgkins family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Dexter Healthcare for their excellent and loving care. They also appreciate the thoughtful and dedicated care of the emergency department at Northern Light Mayo Hospital. A celebration of life will be held March 22, 2025, at 2PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 472 West Main Street, Milo, Maine 04463.. Arrangements are in the care of the Lary Funeral Home. Memories and messages of condolences may be expressed at www.laryfuneralhome.com