Betty Smith

BETTY SMITHwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on June 28, 1938 the daughter of the late Ed and Virginia Opal Alexander Highland.On October 10, 1953 she was united in marriage to Billy Franklin Smith, who preceded his wife in death on April 25, 2007.Mrs. Smith was a seamstress for Angelica and had worked for years in garment factories. She was a member of Carmel Heights Baptist Church in Crump, Tennessee. Mrs. Smith enjoyed cooking, sewing, reading and yard sales. She departed this life on July 15, 2011 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 73 years and 17 days.Mrs. Smith is survived by one daughter, Cheryl Ann Smith Dennis of Newnan, Georgia3 sons, Steven Kent Smith of Niles, Michigan, Michael Franklin Smith and Brian Keith Smith, both of Savannah, Tennessee10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildrenone sister, Ruby Mack of Savannah, Tennesseeone brother, Jerry Highland of ArkansasIn addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by 3 infant children, 2 brothers, Phil and Larry Highland and 3 sisters, June Highland, Janie Highland and Leona Highland.