The San Antonio Police Department is mourning the death of police chaplain Betsy Buhler, affectionately known as “Chappy B,” who died Wednesday after a battle with cancer.

Born July 14, 1959, in Wilson County, Tennessee, Buhler celebrated her 67th birthday the day before her death.

Buhler joined SAPD’s Volunteer Chaplaincy Program in 2007 and served the department for nearly two decades, according to a Friday social media post.

“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Police Chaplain Betsy Buhler,” the department wrote.

“Chappy B reached hearts far beyond those on the Police Department as she shed her love and comfort to every person she encountered. Her steadfast presence provided immense strength when people needed it the most,” the post continued.

Over 25 years ago, Buhler founded the Communications Ministry at Community Bible Church in San Antonio, where she served on staff for more than two decades. She also served as a chaplain for SAPD and the former WNBA San Antonio Silver Stars, according to her obituary.

Buhler later founded reFocus Today Ministries, a nonprofit that provides crisis care, pastoral support, hospital visitation, counseling and funeral ministry for first responders and their families.

A celebration of Buhler’s life is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Crossroads Church in Lebanon, Tennessee. Burial at Cedar Grove Cemetery will follow.

Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 25, and from 1 p.m. until the start of Sunday’s service at Crossroads Church. SAPD officers will serve as honorary pallbearers.

The department said Buhler’s legacy will continue to be felt throughout the agency and the community she served.

“She was a big part of our Police family, and will always hold a special place for her unwavering support. Her legacy cannot be measured by the years she worked but by all the lives she touched,” the department wrote in its Friday post.

“Thank you Chappy B, you will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chaplain Buhler’s family and friends. Rest in peace from your family in blue. 💙🚔”