Betty Smith Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Betty Smith of Long Branch, New Jersey, who passed away on August 29, 2025 at the age of 85. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty Smith to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Henry and Ella Ronnie Mincey; her husband James L. Smith; her sisters, Ruthie Mae Edwards and Geraldine Jacobs; and her sons, David Lee and Alphonso Covin.
She is survived by: her children, Ronnie Deville Smith of Lakewood, NJ, Teila Smith of Long Branch, NJ and Kimberly Smith of Lansdale, PA; her grandchildren, Freddie Jordan (Sandy) of Neptune, NJ, Forrest Covin of Asbury Park, NJ, Willie Covin of Cumberland County, NJ, Horatio Covin (Carissa) of Long Branch, NJ, Myra Eversley (Anthony) of Raleigh, NC and Kyrone Harmon of Trenton, NJ; and her siblings, John Henry Mincey Jr. (Isabelle) of Kingman, AZ and Barbara Costen of Toledo, OH. She is also survived by grandchildren, great- grandmother, nephews, nieces, and cousins.