Betty Bradford Smith
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Betty Bradford Smith

  • March 1, 1927 - December 17, 2011
  • Waco, Texas
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“How sad we were to hear of Betty's passing. Betty and her family have been such a wonderful part of our lives since I was born. Billy, Smitty,...Read More » ”
1 of 5 | Posted by: Jeanne & John Adams - Rockwall, TX

“To the Smith family: Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. May Our Lord bless and keep each of you during this most holiest times of the...Read More » ”
2 of 5 | Posted by: Fred Simon - Hewitt, TX

“Mr. Smith and family, Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you extra blessings during this time. ”
3 of 5 | Posted by: Suzanne Barton - Abbott, TX

“David, My deepest condolences in the passing of your mother. You and your entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord comfort...Read More » ”
4 of 5 | Posted by: Doug Maravolo - Roanoke, VA

“Mr. Smith, Please know you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. Mrs. Smith will be missed by so many of us. Sincerely, Sharon...Read More » ”
5 of 5 | Posted by: Sharon Whitley - Hewitt, TX


Betty B. Smith March 1, 1927 - December 17, 2011 Betty Bradford Smith of Waco passed away peacefully Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Providence Hospital. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 19, 2011 at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church with Dr. Milton Cunningham officiating. A private burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Betty was born March 1, 1927 in Corsicana, Texas to W. J. and Jesse Bradford. She was married to David F. Smith, Jr. for 63 years. Betty taught in the Waco schools for 36 years. Her first teaching experience was at a ranch school in Navarro County at the age of 16. She attended Corsicana Schools and graduated from Baylor University. Betty was a member of Columbus Avenue Baptist Church in Waco for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, W. J. and Jesse Bradford and infant grandson, Alex Smith. She is survived by husband, David F. Smith, Jr., Waco, TX; one brother, Billy Bradford, Corsicana, TX; two sons, David B. Smith and wife Karen, Dripping Springs, TX; Bill Smith and wife Connie, Waco, TX Six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Mission Waco and Columbus Avenue Baptist Church Mission Fund. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com. Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey

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Oakwood Cemetery

2124 South 5th Waco, TX 76706

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