Betty Jane Smith, age 87, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
She was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, aunt and friend.
Born in Wisconsin, Betty worked at a bank in Memphis, Tennessee and later she made Murfreesboro, Tennessee her home. She was a strong independent woman who inspired others to be the same. She loved cats and never let a stray go hungry. When not tending to her family, home or animals, Betty could be found enjoying a cup of coffee with her nose in a book.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Raymond Clifton Smith and survived by her daughter, Stacee Smith.
In lieu of flowers, please enjoy a book, or make a donation to the American Human Society or any other non-profit that helps animals.
Please leave online condolences for the family at www.jenningsandayers.com Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home, 820 South Church Street, Murfreesboro, TN. 37130. 615-893-2422.
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