Franksville – Betty Ruth Smith, age 99, passed away at home on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

Betty was born in Beloit, Wisconsin on March 31, 1924 to Martin and Alice (nee: Hayward) Damman. On May 6, 1943, she was united in marriage to George W. Smith. Betty and George were married over 78 years until he passed away on September 1, 2021. Betty was employed by Rudy's Shop Rite for 40 years, and was affectionately known as the "brownie maker". She was a worthy matron of Union Grove Chapter 71 Order of Eastern Star, held offices at Franksville United Methodist Church and was a member of the Gideons Auxiliary. Betty cherished her family and all the happy times together. She enjoyed traveling abroad with George and her daughters.

Betty is survived by her son, George, Jr.; daughters, Linda (Robert) Weber and Virginia (Christopher) Smith-Hooser; grandchildren, Ryan, Kelly, Nicholas, Matthew and Richard; great grandchildren, Ashley, Mya, Kylee, Benny, Cora, Ari, Gideon, Ronan and Kai; great great granddaughter, Milani; niece, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends; and of course, her pet therapist cat, Mulva. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, George; her parents; brothers, Martin and Donald; sisters-in-law, Margie and Mattie.

Services for Betty will be held in Faithbridge Church, 10402 Northwestern Avenue, Franksville on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 10:00AM. Her family will have a private visitation at church before the service. Private burial will be at West Lawn Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Betty's family suggests memorials be given to Faithbridge Church – Franksville.