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Betty Jane Smith

09/12/1941 - 07/22/2024

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Obituary For Betty Jane Smith

Betty Jane Smith
September 12, 1941 - July 22, 2024

Betty Jane Smith, 82, Hollidaysburg, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of July 22, 2024.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late George W. and Alice Jean (Reese) Holland. On June 30, 1963, she married Leroy Smith, her best friend and husband of 54 years who preceded her in death on September 2, 2017.
She is survived by her daughter Jennie L. Corl (Don) of Hollidaysburg; son Troy (Milinda) of Hollidaysburg; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, George Holland of Houston, TX; and a sister, Judy McChesney of Martha's Vineyard, MA.
She was preceded in death by her brother John.
Betty was a 1959 graduate of Altoona High School. She retired as a nursing assistant with the Altoona Regional Health System in 2006, after over 20 years of service.
Betty was enduringly passionate about spreading Christ’s love in all she did. In addition to being a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Betty loved her church family, Bible study friends, and caring neighbors, as well as mowing grass, clearing land, and baking Christmas cookies for everyone.
Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until noon, Monday July 29, 2024, at Grace Family Bible Church (Duncansville) where a funeral service will immediately follow at noon with Pastor James Zaebst officiating.
Interment will be at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Tyrone (Sinking Valley).
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to the Grace Family Bible Church Youth Ministry, 2243 Mill Rd, Duncansville, PA 16635.
Arrangements are by Plank, Stitt & Stevens Funeral Home, 421 Montgomery St., Hollidaysburg.
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.

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  • 07/29/2024

    I had the great pleasure to sit beside Betty during Bible study. She shared many wonderful insights during our discussions. Of course each week, we always looked forward to see what special saying was on her shirt. My favorite was "Live your life so your pastor won't need to lie at your funeral." Betty certainly lived a beautiful faith filled life. We will miss her presence at Bible study, but we know she is with her Savior. Sincerely, Kim Olsavick

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