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Betty Jean Smith

1932 - 2023

BORN

1932

DIED

2023

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McClendon-Winters Funeral Home - Okmulgee

303 E. 7th Street

Okmulgee, Oklahoma

Betty Smith Obituary

Betty Jean Smith went to Heaven peacefully from her home on Saturday, April 15, at the age of 90. She was born in Sasakwa to Harley and Jean (Norman) Turpin on October 6, 1932. She graduated from Holdenville High School. She married her sweetheart, George Smith.
Betty was a longtime resident in Okmulgee and has many people that love her dearly. She had her own business, BJ's and worked closely with Julie Winn for many years. She also loved arranging flowers. She was a long-time member of the First Christian Church.
She is survived by her daughter Carla Smith, Shawn Godfrey and husband Raymond, and her son Eric Smith of Wylie, Texas. Three grandchildren, Garrett Smith and Tina, Randi Synder and Alan, Lindsay Briscoe and Tyler, and 6 great grandchildren.
The family will host a celebration of life for Betty at Okmulgee Lake, Oak Leaf Nature Trail Gazebo on Thursday April 27, 2023, at 2 p.m. You are welcome to join us.
Betty will live in our hearts forever. Betty aka Mom, aka Grams.
Arrangements and cremation services have been entrusted to McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Betty's tribute page at www.mcclendon-winters.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Henryetta Free-Lance from Apr. 21 to Apr. 22, 2023.

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Jamie Steph

April 26, 2023

You will be missed so much. I am so glad I had you in my life to not only love me but to love my kiddos too. Wonderful memories were made with you and the family at your house.

Kelly Duval

April 21, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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