Elizabeth “Betty” Smith
Elizabeth “Betty” Smith, age 93, died Monday, July 26, 2010, at the Western Plains Medical Complex, Dodge City, Kansas.
She was born September 8, 1916, at Island, Kentucky, the daughter of Herschel E. and Annie Pollack Nall.  As a young girl she attended school in Livermore, Kentucky, graduating from Livermore High School.  She later attended Lockyear’s Business College.  
On April 4, 1942, she married Arthur Loyd Smith at Morganville, Kentucky.  After their marriage, the couple had made their home in Evansville, Indiana, and Owensboro, Kentucky.  She had recently moved to Meade, Kansas, residing with her daughter and son-in-law.  Over the years, she worked for Crescent Plastics, Evansville,  as a secretary, switchboard operator and receptionist. 
She was a member of the Central United Methodist Church of Evansville, Indiana and attended the United Methodist Church of Meade.  She enjoyed baking, sewing, crafts, working within her church, and attending to her flowers.  Throughout her life, she was always willing to help others in need.  She went by many names including “Betty”, “Grandma”, and “Mimi”. 
She is survived by: A son, Steve Smith and wife Jeannie of Anderson, Indiana; A daughter, Linda Kaye Brown and husband Philip of Meade, Kansas; Five grandchildren, Tara Schapmire and husband Marty, Greg Preuss and special friend Mai Tran, Zach Smith, Derek Smith, and Heidi Smith; Two step-grandchildren, Sonja Midyett and husband Lance, Doug Brown and wife Laura; Three great-grandchildren, Lily Schapmire, Mikayla Smith, and Nick Schapmire; Six Step-great-grandchildren, Ashlyn Midyett, Rachel Midyett, Mitchell Midyett, Anna Brown, Molly Brown, and Cooper Brown      
She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur on February 6, 2005; her parents; a brother, Norman Nall; a sister, Lois Benjamin; and a longtime friend and companion, he beloved Dachshund, Yoda. 
Celebration of life services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at the United Methodist Church, Meade, with the Reverend Susan Greene presiding.  According to her request cremation has taken place.  A second service will take place at Glen Funeral Home, Owensboro, Kentucky, at a later date with inunrnment at Memorial Gardens, Owensboro.
The family would welcome memorials to the Foundation Fighting Blindness in care of Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade. 
Personal condolences may be given to the family at www.fidlerormebachmanmortuary.com