Betty Williams Smith

Betty Williams Smith, 92, of Morganton, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

Born in Brunswick County, NC on February 5, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Lorenza Levi Williams and Lillie Etha West Williams.

Betty was a long-time, faithful member of First United Methodist Church, serving many years as secretary/treasurer of the Aldersgate Sunday School Class. She was also an active member of UMW and served on various boards. She enjoyed knitting prayer shawls for shut-ins. Betty graduated from Grace Hospital School of Nursing in 1952. She began her career at the original Grace Hospital and retired from Broughton Hospital in 1985, after 30 years of service. Most importantly, she was the rock and guiding light to the entire family.

Mrs. Smith is survived by her sons, Michael B. Smith (Harriet), Brian D. Smith (Sherri), and Jeffery B. Smith (Rebecca); grandchildren, Matthew Smith (Joanna), Tara Smith, Madison Gatton (Michael), Ian Smith, and Payne Smith; great-grandchildren, Simon Hudson-Smith, David-Hudson Smith, Sophia Gatton, Brody Gatton, and Taylor Gatton; sisters, Yvonne Hamilton and Faye Johnson; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Jack David Smith; grandson, Andrew Smith; sisters, Clara Turner, Pearl Fisher, Janet Squires, Lillie King, Hazel Williams, Lena Medlin; and brother, Paul Williams.

The family would like to express their deep appreciation to The Berkely Staff and Amorem Staff for their loving care.

The memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dana McKim officiating. The family will greet friends following the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church Discretionary Fund or Music Fund, 200 N. King Street, Morganton, NC 28655.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.