BettyAnn Gilland Hardcastle

BettyAnn Gilland Hardcastle, of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away on November 6, 2026. She was born on May 24, 1944, in Henderson, North Carolina, to Hazel Elaine Roberts and Brady Ezra Gilland. 

BettyAnn lived a life filled with adventure, determination, friendship, and a love of learning. One of her proudest accomplishments was earning her college degree later in life, proving that it is never too late to pursue a dream. Following her graduation, she fulfilled another passion by becoming an ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) teacher, serving students in both North Carolina and South Carolina. Through her work, she shared her knowledge,encouragement, and dedication to helping others.

BettyAnn had a tremendous love for travel and adventure. She was fortunate enough to visit all seven continents and more than 51 countries, experiencing different cultures and exploring the world. Her travels reflected her curiosity and her desire to embrace all that life had to offer.

Family and friendships held a special place in BettyAnn's heart. She loved her cousins fiercely and often shared stories of their time together, keeping those cherished memories alive through the years. Among those special relationships was her cousin Peggy, whom she lovingly referred to as her best friend.

BettyAnn cherished her life in North Myrtle Beach. She loved the community, the friendships she made, and the life she built there. North Myrtle Beach was a place she was proud to call home, and she truly enjoyed the years she spent living there.

BettyAnn was preceded in death by her beloved husband, David Denning; her parents, Hazel Elaine Roberts and Brady Ezra Gilland; and her three brothers, Brady Gilland, Danny Gilland, and Durwood Gilland.

She leaves behind her daughter, Jamie Erb (Scott); four grandchildren, Christian Marchione (Rachel), Gabriella Marchione, Stephen Erb, and Abigail Erb; and two great-granddaughters, Lucille and Isabella Marchione, who will carry forward her memory and legacy.

BettyAnn was fiercely independent, strong-willed, and, as those who knew and loved her would surely agree, a little stubborn. She lived life on her own terms, followed her own path, and wasn't afraid to do things her way. Her determination carried her through earning a college degree later in life, becoming a teacher, and traveling the world. She had a spirit that was uniquely her own, and those who knew her best wouldn't have wanted her any other way.