Betty B. Smith, 82, passed away Monday, February 13, 2012 at Landis Homes in Lititz, PA.
Betty was born February 11, 1930 in Shamokin, PA. She was the daughter of Kimber and Lydia(Shoop) Beach.
A devoted Christian, Betty was a member of the Faithful and True Sunday School class of Grace E.C. Church for more than 50 years.
While raising her family, Betty worked 9 years as library secretary at Conestoga Valley High School, and later was employed by Dr. Charles Heisterkamp. After 17 years as a medical records clerk for The Heart Group in Lancaster, she retired. In her retirement she volunteered at the Mennonite Central Committee.
Betty’s love of family and travel took her to many places from the Atlantic to the Pacific coasts, Hawaii, Hong Kong, and Japan. Her smiling blue eyes, lively laughter, and loyal friendship endeared her to all.
Betty was preceded in death by: her parents, 2 sisters (Helen and Margaret)and 4 brothers (Jack, Chester, William, Robert).
Survivors include her son, D. Scott (Nancy), Johns Creek, GA and daughter JerryAnn (Michael) Nellestein, St. Joseph, MO; brother, Richard(Dorothy) Beach, Ephrata, PA; grandchildren, Lesley (Chris) Rainosek, Ashley Smith (Nate Charlton, fiancé), Andrew and Emily Nellestein; great grandson Warren Rainosek; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cherished friends.
Services will be held Saturday February 25, 2012 at Landis Homes, West Bethany Chapel, 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, PA. Visitation will be at 10:00am followed by the service at 11:00am officiated by Dr. Michael Kane (great nephew). Interment:Mellingers Mennonite Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to Landis Homes Caring Fund, 1001 E.Oregon Rd, Lititz, PA 17543.
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Jas and Michael~
So sorry to learn of your mother’s death. No matter the circumstance, it is never easy. Our love and prayers to your family!
So sorry Jas and family and Scott and family. You two did the best you possibly could for her. God bless you.
I just want you to know how sorry we were to hear about the passing of your mom. You and your family are in our prayers. Holly Gehr and Brian Groff class of 76.
Jas and Mike and Kids,
So sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing,
You and your family are in our prayers.
Aunt Betty is now with Jesus. In a much better place than we can ever imagine. She has a new body that will never die. No more pain, no more sorrow and no more tears.
Scott and JerryAnn, you have been a wonderful example to all of us in how you cared for your mother right to the very end. May God comfort you at this difficult time.
“No eye has seen,
no ear has heard,
no mind has conceived
what God has prepared for those who
love Him”
I Cor. 2:9 (NIV)
Scott & JerryAnn,
I looked out my window this morning and looked West and I knew Betty came home.
I will check on her resting place from time to time.
What a lovely service….May your Mother rest in peace.
Carole & Clem