Betty Ruth Smith

Birth date: Jan 24, 1927 Death date: Jan 9, 2021

On Saturday, January 9, 2021 our beautiful mother was carried away to her eternal rest. One of God’s richest blessings on this earth, a good, Godly mother. Betty Ruth Smith, 93, Johnson City passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at her residence with her family at her side. She was a native and lifelong resident of Washington County and was a daughter of the late Noah J. Vines and Maude Oliver Vines. Mrs. Smith was a loving mother, grand-mother and great-grandmother. She was a longtime member of McKinley Memorial Bible Church. Mrs. Smith was a virtuous woman, her price far above rubies. A woman that feareth the Lord shall be praised. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard H. Smith; foster-child, Norma Hunter; son-in-law, Tom Tipton; also ten brothers and sisters. Survivors include her five children, Shuri Tipton, Gary Smith and wife, Donna, Debbie Fitzgerald and husband, Steve, Richard Smith and wife, Cathie and Lenny Smith and wife, Janice; grandchildren, Joshua Smith and wife, Rachel, Matthew Fitzgerald, Leslie Fitzgerald and husband, Keith Morley, Daniel Smith and wife, Casey, Ashlee Waters and husband, Mark, Jordan Smith and Cami Chirculescu who seemed like a granddaughter to her; great-grandchildren, McKenzie Smith, Chance Smith, Eli Waters, Samuel Waters, Lexis Kay Morley and Trey Morley; special friend who seemed like a sister, Stella Simerly Francis; also many nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Smith will be conducted at 2:30 PM Thursday, January 14, 2021 at McKinley Memorial Bible Church, 3302 McKinley Road, Johnson City with Mr. Steve Fitzgerald officiating. Interment will follow in the Church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joshua Smith, Matthew Fitzgerald, Daniel and Chance Smith, Keith Morley, Mark Waters and Jason Dulaney. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City. Condolences may be made online at www.wadugger.com. Woodall-Anderson and Dugger Funeral Home, 108 W. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City. 423-928-2245Read Obituary

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Marvin Amos

171w ago

I am deeply saddened by the loss of your mother Betty Smith. She was a kind and gentle soul who was a blessing to know. May the memories of your mother and the life she lived comfort the family and her church family. She may be gone physically, but the Christian life that she and Leonard lived will carry on forever through their children, grand children and those Saved by their sharing the Word of God with Love. May each of you be Blessed and comforted with Christ's Love.

Debbie Tapp

171w ago

in honor of Betty.

I met all of you children before I had the honor of meeting your Mother. On a Sunday morning, when I attended church, there she was with that big smile. She took my hand and hugged me. I did not know at that time who she was nor do I think she knew me but that friendly, warmth followed me out of that church that day. I guessed rightly, that this was the woman who loved and helped raise our Pastor Lenny and his brothers and sisters; children who then became such impressive people. I could see the likenesses in her face and in her ways. I am so happy that I did not miss that opportunity, that Sunday, to meet such a fine soul as Mrs. Betty Smith. I got to see her well, happy and beautiful just like this picture!
This site allowed me to choose a virtual gift to the family. I chose a dove in flight as my " virtual gift". I believe Mrs. Betty has flown away.....already there. Not a flying spirit, on her way there, but at her new home, now in heaven with the Lord and so , very happy!.
I have lost both of my parents, too and many others. My thoughts are with all of you, and will be. Now comes the task of living the days ahead without her. In these days let "precious memories fill your soul". I will be praying for all who loved and knew her in the months to come.

A graceful illustration of a white dove in mid-flight with its wings elegantly spread wide, set against a soft teal background.

Joy Abel

171w ago

Prayers and Love for all of my cousins. Aunt Betty had a contagious smile and always showed so much love and kindness. I know she’s rejoicing in Heaven with Jesus, Uncle Leonard and all of her loved ones who are in Heaven.