Betty Alice Klecan Smith
July 13, 1933 - May 6, 2017
Betty Alice Klecan Smith, 83, of Marydel, passed away on May 9, 2017 in Easton. Betty was born on July 13, 1933 in Goldsboro to the late William and Emma Thorpe Klecan. Betty was a graduate of Greensboro High School who went on to have several jobs including working on the family farm, at the Jarrell Cannery and at the Playtex plant, where she worked for over 30 years with her sisters. She married Eric V. Smith at the Catholic Church in Marydel on October 12th and followed Eric during his time in the Air Force. Betty was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She is preceded in death by brothers Charles, George and John Klecan, sisters Elise Greenley, Dorothy Sand, Son David L. Smith. Betty is survived by her sisters Adelaide, Ruth, Joan, Edith and Shirley, brothers Louis and James, her husband Eric, sons William, Duane, Joe, daughters Dawn and Susan, grandsons Tre, Kyle and Corey and granddaughters Brandy and Jem. Her favorite country music acts include: Hank Williams, George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, Frank Mills, the Music Box Dancers, Dolly Parton, Sammy Smith, The Statler Brothers, Tex Ritter, Don Williams and Alan Jackson.
Betty Alice Klecan Smith, 83, of Marydel, passed away on May 9, 2017 in Easton. Betty was born on July 13, 1933 in Goldsboro to the late William and Emma Thorpe Klecan. Betty was a graduate of Greensboro High School who went on to have several... View Obituary & Service Information