Betty Smith, 88, widow of Grafton Smith, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at her home. She was born in Eli, Kentucky on August 17, 1932, the youngest child of the late Otha and Vada Blair.
Betty Spent almost 30 years preparing income taxes and doing accounting at Farmer and Humble, CPA. She was a dedicated member of Fairview Baptist Church where she enjoyed playing the piano for 60 years. She also shared her musical talent by playing piano for various gospel quartets, and in recent years for the residents of Fair Oaks Nursing Home.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by 4 brothers: Richard Blair, Hobert Blair, JC Blair, Paul Blair; and 5 sisters: Alma Smyth, Lois Smyth, Velma Robertson, Noba Bottom, and Wilma Thomas.
SURVIVORS:
2 daughters: Kay (Buddy) McCulloch of Jeffersonville, IN, and Gina (Brian) Thornton of Russell Springs, KY
1 grandson: Brian Stinson
2 granddaughters: Katina Robertson & Kayla Thornton
3 great-grandchildren: Seth Robertson, Rylea Stinson, & Brooks Robertson
Many nieces and nephews and their families
A Graveside Service was held for the family.
It is the request of the family that expressions of sympathy be made to Fairview Baptist Church or Hospice of Lake Cumberland.
Bernard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
