Betty "BJ" Joyce Smith

She was born in Houston on July 15, 1946. Raised by her loving parents Arthur and Luberta Hall. BJ was a proud graduate of Wheatley High School.

She was married to Calvin Smith both sharing almost 60 years together in matrimony. BJ spent her career with Southwestern Bell (now AT&T) until her retirement in 2001. She served her church, Willing Workers as a member of the Senior Saints. BJ was a big fan of Prince and all things purple.

BJ was known for her love of not only her family, but also “adopting” family throughout her life. There was not a family event that she was not going to make food and a stack of desserts for. She was not going to forget a birthday. BJ would always help a family member or friend in need.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Fredrick DeWalt, and daughter Djuna Smith-Fontenot. Survived by her husband, Calvin, son Lionel, daughter, Tanisha. Grandchildren: LaToya Smith, Tanequia Smith, DeAndrea Smith, Dennis Fontenot II, and D’Juan Fontenot. Great Grandchildren: Kensley Woods, Te’vian New and Simiyah Roberson. Siblings: Arthuree Greene, Florida Stoot, Shirley Dugas, Ethel Coleman, Rose Jones and Jacqueline Swoope. Also, a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

A memorial in her honor will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Willing Workers Baptist Church.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.CalvaryHillFuneralHome.com for the Smith family.