Betty Smith Warren

Betty Smith Warren, 91, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018.  She was born on June 30, 1927 in Wilmington, a daughter of the late Edgar Leroy (Lee) Smith and Ada Penelope Hamilton Smith.

She was an active member of First Baptist Church since 1942 and was part of the many activities of the youth program with her daughter and adults programs with her husband.  She attended the Tuesday seniors lunches every week and looked forward to sitting with her church friends.  She was a long time member of the Hanover Seaside Club since 1968 where she and her husband rocked on the porch every Sunday afternoon and greeted everyone as they went to and from the beach. After her husband’s death she greeted friends from the upstairs porch.  Rockers always were filled with friends “pulling up a chair” and then going on to the beach. She joined Cape Fear Garden Club in 1997 after her husband’s retirement. She served as their Librarian for many years.  She was one of the founding members of the Pine Valley Garden Club in the early 60’s and a member of the Women’s Club for many years until going to work with her husband.  She enjoyed people and being part of organizations with a purpose.  She never met a stranger, met you with a smile and counted you as a friend from your meeting.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James V. “Pat” Warren, CPA, her parents and her brothers and sisters, Eloise S. Rust, Anabel S. Eaton, Harry Moore Smith (Maude), Cassius Lyon Smith (Mildred), Leon Dudley Smith (Sarah), Edmond Devane Smith (Sarah), Richard Pearson (R.P.) Smith (Libby), Robert Hamilton Smith and Michael Smith.

She is survived by her daughter, Janet Lee Warren of Wilmington, her beloved sister-in-law, Doris Walden Smith of North Augusta, SC and many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Linda Calhoun, Dr. William McLeod and Dr. William Sallings for their kindness and generosity over the years.

Her funeral service, officiated by Rev. Jim Everette, will be held at 2PM on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at First Baptist Church, 411 Market Street with visitation starting at 1PM until the start of the service hour.  Interment in Oakdale Cemetery will be private.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to First Baptist Church, 411 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 or Kelly Historical Society, PO Box 66, Kelly, NC 28448.