Betty Ruth Smith Obituary

We bid farewell to Betty Ruth Smith of Norwood, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 21, 2026 at the age of 94. Betty touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Homer Baldwin and Rachel McKenzie Baldwin; her husband Richard Lee "Bo" Smith; and her brother Thomas Baldwin. She is survived by: her daughters, Pam Smith Lambert (Mike) and Patti Smith Smith (Larry); her granddaughters, McKenzie Ingold Huneycutt and Carrie Smith Bostic (Blake); and her great grandchildren, Reece, Aubrey Huneycutt, Kate and Caroline Bostic.

Memorials may be made to Stanly County Humane Society, 2049 Badin Road, Albemarle, NC 28001, Mt. Zion Methodist Church, 8402 Whitley Road, Norwood, NC 28128 or Memorial Baptist Church, 873 Pee Dee Avenue, Norwood, NC 28128.