Franklin - Mary "Betty" Newsome Smith was born on October 10, 1927, and died on October 10, 2017, her 90th birthday. She was born in Emporia, VA , the daughter of Edward G. and Maude D. Newsome. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, William Jackson (Jack) Smith, Jr. , as well as 7 brothers and sisters and a son-in-law, Mike Moore.

Her job as a registered nurse shaped every aspect of her life. As the Director of Nursing Service at Southampton Memorial Hospital, (1961-1987), and Vice- President of that hospital, she touched the lives of many of her employees, doctors, and patients. She was truly a one-of-a-kind boss; she will be remembered for her fairness and her stern, yet kind demeanor.

She is survived by her sister, Martha Duke Jackson of Warsaw, and her children, Vickie Moore of Point Harbor, NC, Billy (Terry) Smith of Franklin, Va, and Carolyn (George) Lane of Mechanicsville, Va , as well as 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was an example of grace and fortitude for her family and will be profoundly missed.

A sincere thank you to her caregivers and friends at the Village of Woods Edge, Asa's Neighborhood. You greatly enriched her quality of life in her later years.

Her memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 14, at 11:00 AM at High Street United Methodist Church in Franklin, VA ; with Nathan Decker, Pastor. A reception will follow at the home of her son and daughter-in-law at 31042 Cardinal Avenue, Franklin, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Relay for Life, Franklin, VA, or the Southeastern Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association in her name. www.wrightfuneralhome.org