Betty Smith Obituary
We bid farewell to Betty Smith of Joplin, Missouri, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 10, 2025 at the age of 96. Betty touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Betty had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Betty may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ernie Reaves and Pansy England Reaves; and her husband William L. Smith, Sr.. She is survived by: her son Greggory Smith of Lancaster, California; and her grandchildren, Neacia Kayle, Alicia Smith, Brittany Farris (Danny), Janelle Johnson, Tony and Tonia Burton. She is also survived by 4 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and many cousins.
