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Betsy Smith Obituary

Betsy Carter Smith PORTSMOUTH - Betsy Carter Smith, 63, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Allan; children, Lisa, Michael and David; and grandchildren, Tiffany, Sarah, Rebecca, Christopher, Joshua, Isabel, David Jr. and Daniel. A funeral will be held in West End United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Monday with visitation one hour prior to the service. Loving Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Mar. 6, 2009.

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Mary Robertson

March 9, 2009

Allan & Family, I am sorry for your loss. Betsy, however is now in a place where she can be without pain which in time will provide some comfort for you. Just remember even though she is no longer physically with all of you she is still very much alive in your hearts and in your memories.

The Whittingtons

March 8, 2009

Allan and the Smith Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.

Fred and Julia Arndt

March 6, 2009

Our sympathy to Allen and family. Our prayers are with you. Betsy now knows no illness nor pain.

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