It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Betty Codona OBE, the founder and chair of the Sheffield Hatters Women’s Basketball Club. Betty unexpectedly passed away, she was a caring mother, grandmother and the Queen of basketball.
Betty’s family described her as ‘an inspiration for all, she was determined, relentless, intelligent and most of all passionate. Betty’s ethos will live on through every female who has represented the Hatters. Everyone here within the Hatters are deeply saddened but we stand united to carry on Betty’s values and beliefs as we respect the past and we will forge the future.’
During this time Betty’s family would like to thank everyone who has reached out to pay their respects.
Please join us in celebrating the inspiring life that Betty has lived with a memorial on the 22nd April at 5.30-9pm at the OEC Sheffield (Penistone Road, Sheffield S6 2DE).
Betty was a pioneer in women’s sport throughout her life and was honoured with an OBE for her services to basketball. Dedicating her time to the equality of not just basketball but all of women’s sport. Betty founded the first women’s basketball team in Sheffield which was formed over 60 years ago. She has carried on her legacy in basketball through playing, coaching and even as the Chair of England Basketball.
Given that Betty tirelessly fundraised for Sheffield Hatters her family has asked not to send flowers but to give a donation to the charity that supports the club that she founded and dedicated her life to.
Your donation will continue to keep Betty's legacy alive through creating inspiring female role models and providing opportunities for all to play basketball.
Alternatively you could make your donation by bank transfer to Sheffield Hatters Basketball Club.
Sort code 40-41-08 Account No.21247239
