Betty Lynn Smith, 67, of Baxter Springs, died Monday, January 10, 2022 at her home. Born October 6, 1954 in Baxter Springs, Betty was the daughter of Robert Edward and Helen Beatrice (Simpson) Williams. She had lived in the Baxter Springs, Galena and Quapaw, Okla. area most of her life. She graduated from Quapaw High School with the class of 1972. Betty was a member of the Highway Tabernacle
Betty was a member of the Highway Tabernacle Church in Quapaw, Okla. She had worked in housekeeping at Integris Miami Hospital in Miami, Okla. and for Quapaw, Okla. Schools and Ace Electric in Columbus. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Bob W. Bailey October 12, 1999 and her parents. Betty married Ernest Ray Smith, Jr. June 7, 2003. He survives of the home.
In addition to her husband Ernest, Betty is survived by a son, Trampas Williams (wife Lucinda) of Galena; a step-son, Melvin Killion of Marshfield, Mo.; step-daughters, Ashley Nearing (husband Chris) of Carl Junction, Mo., Angie Botts (husband Wade) and Karla Wisdon (husband Don) both of Miami, Okla.; brother Robert “Bub” Williams of Quapaw, Okla.; sisters, Sharell Price and Debbie Bunce both of Baxter Springs and Patty Lodwick of Grove, Okla. Four grandchildren, Raevyn Williams, Ryley Williams, Brenleigh Newman and Conor Botts and two great grandchildren also survive. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Paul Thomas Funeral Home Chapel in Miami, Okla.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 13, at Paul Thomas Funeral Home Chapel in Miami, Okla. Reverend Ray Clonts will officiate.
Interment will be in G.A.R. Cemetery in Miami, Okla. Lee Simpson, Jess Simpson, Conor Botts, Gustin Williams, Scotty Roy and Keko Wammack will serve as pallbearers.
Condolences may be made at www.paulthomasfuneralhomes.com.