Betty J. Smith, 89 and formerly of Olive Trail, passed away at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 21, 2015, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.

Born and stayed a lifetime resident of Plymouth, Betty was born on July 10, 1925, to Virgil C. and Bertha M. (Hill) Geisleman. She attended the Plymouth school systems till junior high and then graduated from LaPaz High School with the class of 1943. She then attended nursing school.

On July 31, 1948, in Plymouth, Betty became the bride of Albert L. Smith. He would precede her in death on Nov. 6, 2011.

Betty worked as a RN for Parkview Hospital for 5 years and then for Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth for 16 years until her retirement.

She was a member of the former Sunrise Chapel in Plymouth and a member of the VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary #1162. She enjoyed phone calls with family and friends, keeping up to date with what was going on with everyone. She liked to read, do word puzzles and word searches. She also used to collect Avon bottles.

Betty is survived by her three children: Carol S. (Donnie) Meadows, Culver; Alan L. (Dawn) Smith, Plymouth; and Janet L. (Timothy) Manuwal, Plymouth; grandchildren: Todd (Laury Spiewak) Smith, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Jana Smith, Tempe, Ariz.; Sean (Hannah) Meadows, Culver; Jeremy Meadows, Bourbon; Thad (Amanda) Manuwal, North Dakota; and Jaymie (Randy) Dickson, Grovertown; nine great-grandchildren; her siblings: Virgil (Judy) Geiselman, Plymouth; Mildred Kuckenmeister, Nappanee; and a brother-in-law: Rick Parks, North Liberty.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; two infant sons; and brothers: Richard and Chester Geisleman; and a sister: Donna Parks.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, June 26, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 27, in the funeral home, with Reverend Chuck Krieg officiating. Burial will be in the Oakhill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Center for Hospice, Plymouth.

The family would like to thank Miller’s Merry Manor and Center for Hospice for their loving care.