Betty Elaine (Smith) Morris
Betty Elaine (Smith) Morris, 95, of Marietta, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born on February 1, 1921 in Marietta, Ohio to the late Delbert and Dora (Taylor) Smith.
Betty graduated from Marietta High School in 1939. She retired from First Colony Corporation and was a charter member of Harmar Hill Church of Christ and Stepping Stones for Ohio Valley University.
On April 21, 1946, she married the love of her life, Ray E. Morris, who preceded her in death on February 14, 2010.
She is survived by her daughter, Karen Fowler (Mark) of Cambridge, Ohio; son, Keith Morris (Joyce) of Marietta, Ohio; six grandchildren, Jonathan (Bernadette) Fowler, Jason (Melissa) Fowler, Jennifer (Chad) Strawsburg, Erin (Peter) Eckelberry, Emily (Ryan) Welch and Andrew Morris; 11 great-grandchildren, Conner Fowler, Allison and Kyler Strawsburg, Abbey Fowler, Lucy, Daphne and Robin Eckleberry, and Kylee, Bryce, Aubree and Evy Welch.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, John R. Smith.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Hadley Funeral Home Reno Chapel, 1021 Pike St., Marietta with J.D. Conley officiating. Burial to follow at East Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2016 at the funeral home.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Hannah’s House and Marietta Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.hadleyfh.com