Betty Hardy DeCou

Background

DeCou, Betty Hardy was born on September 9, 1951 in Camden, Arkansas, United States. Daughter of Dudley and Mary Sue (Elliff) Hardy.

Education

Bachelor in Music Education, Louisiana Technology U., 1973; Master of Music Education, Louisiana Technology U., 1983.

Career

Kindergarten teacher, 1st Baptist Church, Jonesboro, Louisiana, 1973-1980; gifted/talented music teacher, Jackson Parish Schools, Jonesboro, since 1981. Private piano teacher, Minden, Louisiana, Jonesboro, 1972-1980. Pianist 1st Baptist Church, 1976-1982, interim music director, 1980-1981, 84-86, music director, since 1992.

Interim music director Hodge (Louisiana) Baptist Church, 1988-1989, pianist, 1990.

Achievements

• Betty Hardy DeCou has been listed as a noteworthy Music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Daughters of the American Revolution, Music Teachers National Association, National Association Teachers of Singing, Delta Kappa Gamma.

Interests

• Avocations: collecting salt and pepper shakers, reading, flea markets, antiquing.

Connections

Married William Douglas DeCou, Aug.14, 1971. Children: William Brian, Michael Benjamin.

Father:

Dudley Hardy

Mother:

Mary Sue (Elliff) Hardy

Spouse:

William Douglas DeCou

child:

Michael Benjamin DeCou

child:

William Brian DeCou