A legacy of faithful encouragement
Betty Jo Hardy
Founding devotional writer d. 2021
Her Scripture-centered writings form the founding archive of From the Throne and continue to encourage readers today.
Founding writer
A gifted writer, grounded in Scripture
Betty Jo Hardy was a gifted, award-winning writer whose work included newspaper columns, news writing, inspirational writing, and decades of Scripture-centered encouragement. Her devotional writings form the founding archive of From the Throne.
She lived in Jackson, Alabama, where she was active at First Baptist Church. She wrote columns and news for four state newspapers and received three awards from state associations.
Betty Jo also authored the inspirational book His Children’s Children. Her life of service included volunteering with ministries devoted to biblical preaching and with Hospice of Highland Rim.
Betty Jo died on December 9, 2021. Her devotional ministry is being preserved through this archive and continued through new writings by Anne Barkley.
The ministry continues
Preserved with care, carried forward with faith
Betty Jo’s writings remain attributed to her and are preserved in their original voice. Anne Barkley continues From the Throne through new devotionals, building on the ministry’s commitment to Scripture, reflection, and encouragement without changing Betty Jo’s work.