Betty Lavon Smith

Betty Lavon Betz Smith, age 90 passed away on June 16, 2020. Born November 29, 1929 as the only child to the late James Albert and Pearl Lavon Linscott Betz in Gallipolis, Ohio.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband of 69 years, Calvin Eugene, daughter, Kathryn Lavon, son, Michael Joe and grandson, Christopher Eugene.

She is survived by sons: Larry Eugene (Elnora), James Arthur (Rhonda) Smith along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Betty was raised on Hooper Ridge in Millfield, Ohio and was a 1947 graduate of Ames-Bern High School, Amesville, Ohio.

Betty retired from the State of Ohio as the Secretary to the Director for the Department of the Visibly Impaired.

In lieu of flowers, Betty loved cats; please consider a donation to www.Colonycats.org.

Friends and family may visit Monday, June 22, 2020 from 12 pm -1 pm with a graveside service at Concord Cemetery, Grove City OH at 1:30 pm.

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