Betty Smith Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 10, 2026, at the age of 82, Betty Smith (Gilbert, West Virginia) passed away. 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, Freeland May and Violet May (Cline); her husband Richard Jenning Smith; her siblings, Gary May, Gina Renae May and Tina Marie May; her sisters-in-law, Wanda May and Carol May; and her nephew Christopher May.
She is survived by: her children, Richard Smith (Rhonda) of Hampden, Freeland Smith (Sharon) of Ocala, Florida, Rhonda, Melissa New (Terry) of Baisden and Patty Grimmett (Roy) of Hanover; her grandchildren, Georgia, Lisa Compton (Darin) of Isaban, Terry New Jr. (Amanda) of Baisden, Richard Smith III of Hampden, Joshua New (Cortney) of Baisden, Sondra Smith of Hampden, McKenna Justus (Dwight) of Lynco and Cheyenne Smith of Ocala, Florida.; her great grandchildren, Haley Mullins (Richard), Summer Grace Robinette (Aaron), Aliana New, Braxton New, Sebastian New, RaeLynn Faye New and Wrenley Justus; and her siblings, Mackie May, Timer May (Shirley), Lois Cline (Colin) and Wilma Lester (Edward). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cherished friends.
