Bettie Pauline Smith

Bettie was born on April 18, 1944, in Houston, Texas, to Joshaway Oscar Wood and Claudia Maye Hicks. She was raised in Houston and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School.

Bettie lived life with a strong spirit and on her own terms. She was hardworking, fiercely independent, and generous. Though she was not one to express her love through words or displays of affection, she often showed her care through thoughtful gifts and practical acts of kindness. Those who knew her respected her strength, admired her work ethic, and recognized that she expressed love in her own distinctive way.

After accepting an early retirement from AT&T in 1984, Bettie began a second career with Phillips Petroleum Company, later retiring from Chevron Phillips Chemical in 2014.

Bettie had a creative side and was especially known for the beautiful, elaborate bows she crafted for family gifts. Her attention to detail transformed even the simplest package into something special, and her signature bows became a memorable part of many family celebrations.

Bettie is survived by her sister, Patsy Breivogel and her husband, Bill Breivogel; and her brother, Frank Wood and his wife, Jodi Wood.

She is also survived by her daughter, Deborah Crawley and her husband, Jim Crawley, and their children, Lauren, Kristen, and Morgan; her daughter, Laura Bates and her husband, Rod Bates, and their children, Britney, Courtney, and Tyler; and her son, Robert Calvert and his wife, Tasha Calvert, and their children, Cori Brooke, Cassidy, Cami, and Cosette. She is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren who will carry her memory forward.

Bettie was preceded in death by her parents, Joshaway Oscar Wood and Claudia Maye Hicks; her sister, Mary Wood; her brother, Jerry Wood; and her sister-in-law and best friend, Lois Wood.

Bettie will be remembered for her strength, resilience, generosity, and unmistakable personality. She was a woman who worked hard, lived life on her own terms, and left her mark on the lives of those who knew her. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be held at Funeraria Del Angel Crespo, 4136 BROADWAY ST, HOUSTON, TX 77087, US, on July 27, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, followed by a Funeral Service at the same location from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.

A Committal Service will take place at Grand View Memorial Park/Bethany, 8501 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, TX 77505, US, on July 27, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.