Betty Smith

Betty J. Smith, age 43 of Old Shawneetown, died Wednesday, January 26, 2011 as a result of an automobile accident. Betty was born in Eldorado, Il on May 8, 1967 to Eugene and Mary (Tarrence) Sharp. She was married to Dennis Smith who preceded her in death in August of 2010. Betty had worked many years at Jones Farm Store in Shawneetown. She was a good mother, wife, daughter, grandmother and sister. She will be missed by the community

Betty is survived by, her son, Joshua Smith of Evansville, IN, daughter, Linda Smith of Old Shawneetown, her mother, Linda Hart of Old Shawneetown, her brother, Dewayne Sharp of Old Shawneetown, 4 grandchildren, Tarrence, Raven, Whyatt, and Ocean, and her Uncle Bill Tarrence. She was preceded in death by a son, Dennis Smith and her step dad, Bobby Hart.

Funeral for Betty will be on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at the Cox & Son Funeral Home in Shawneetown starting at 2:00 PM. The family will receive friends after 11:00 AM and interment will be in Callicott Cemetery east of Ridgway. Rev. Bob Powell will officiate.

You may leave a note of comfort to the family at www.coxandson.com