Betty Telle

She was preceded in death by her father, Theodore Odell "Robert" Springfield; her mother, Joy Springfield Lancaster; her sisters, Jean Kennedy, Margaret Cleveland, and Alice Pierson Filleman; her first husband, Reverend James Duell "Doug" Smith; her second husband, Royce R. Telle; her son, James D. "jimmy" Smith; her daughter, Barbara A. Dancer; her stepson, Whitney Telle (survived by his wife Rita); and her grandson, Daniel S. Smith.

She is survived by her daughter, Susan Kitchens (Jim); her son, Timothy Smith (Lori); her brother, Robert Springfield (Judy); her stepchildren, Anthony Telle; Ronny Telle (Tammy); and Nota Telle; her grandchildren, Ashley SMith, Katy Gorden, Jenny Jackson, Bart Smith, and Rachel Smith-Leach; several cherished step-grandchildren; and her great-grandchildren, Eli Gorden, Owen Jackson, Emily Jackson, and Alicia Smith.

Being a pastor's wife was one of Betty's greatest joys, and she embraced the role as a true calling and blessing. The love and encouragement she shared will live on the the hearts of those she touched.