Betty Jo Smith

Betty Jo Smith, age 91, of Kingsport, went home to be with her Lord and her family on Sunday, February 19, 2023 peacefully at her home with her family by her side. Betty Jo was born September 2, 1931, in Dungannon, VA, to the late Earl and Vadie Mann and moved to Kingsport in 1941 at the age of 10. She was a retiree of Kingsport City Schools with over 22 years of service and was a member of Calvary Lighthouse Baptist Church in Church Hill, TN. Betty Jo loved being outdoors and greatly enjoyed gardening. She also cherished her little Chihuahua, Toby. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Raymond Lloyd Smith; granddaughter, Megan Smith; brother, Melvin C. Mann; son-in-law, G. Roger Hammonds; and daughter-in-law, Betsy Smith. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Smith Hammonds; 3 sons, Rodney Smith, Dennis Smith (Angie) and Michael Smith (Mary); 8 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and a great great-granddaughter. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Kingsport. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 pm with Pastor Randall Stapleton officiating. Interment will follow at Church Hill Memory Gardens. The family wishes to express a special thanks to grandson, Kevin Smith and his wife, Shannon, for all the loving care they have shown Betty Jo during her time of declining health. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cartertrent.com. Carter-Trent Funeral Home in downtown Kingsport is proudly serving the Smith family.