Avis de décès de Betty-Ann Smith - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

Betty Ann Smith1931 - 2012Betty Ann Johnson Smith, 81, of Gulf Breeze died Friday, October 12th. A native Pensacolian, she was raised in North Hill, attended P.K. Yonge Scholl and graduated from Catholic High. Betty Ann was christened in Christ Episcopal Church and remained a member for many years.In the 1950's Betty Ann's career began at the San Carlos Hotel, where she was the secretary to the manager. She created a lifetime of friends and a multitude of acquaintances while participating in many momentous events at the "Iconic Hotel" and in Pensacola.Betty Ann met a young Naval Officer at church one Sunday and within a few months she and Wm. Louis Smith were married at Christ Church. Commander and Mrs. Smith were stationed in a variety of memorable locations, in Pensacola and around the world. After twenty six years in the Navy and five children they retired to Villa Venyce in Gulf Breeze. Betty Ann became a bird aficionado, documenting many a novelty flight from her Gulf Breeze home while raising the remainder of their children. They have been loyal members of Saint Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church since retirement. Betty Ann was predeceased by her father: Niles Van Rensselaer Sr (Susan); her mother Nell Hamilton Bradbury (Brad), her sister Peggy Johnson Merritt (Kenneth L Sr).She is survived by her husband of fifty seven years: (Cmdr USN Ret) Wm. L "Bill" Smith, two sons, Wm. "Rem" Rembert Smith (Jill) of Plano, TX, John Bryan Smith (Kathy) of North Hill, three daughters, Catherine Rice Smith-DuGay (David) of Tampa, FL, Ann Elizabeth Case (Mike) of New Orleans, LA and Susan "Leigh" Michel (Russ) of Mountain Top, PA, two brothers Niles V.R. "Van" Johnson (Jeanne) of Lake Mary, FL and Peter W Johnson of Pensacola. Bill and Betty have nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews and friendships locally and around the country.Funeral Services were held on Friday, October 19, 2012 at St Francis Episcopal Church, Gulf Breeze, with the Reverends Christiana Olsen and Bob Graves officiating. Burial took place at Barrancas National Cemetery. The family wishes to thank Bay Breeze Nursing Facility for their care and dedication and to Covenant Hospice for their contributions to the comforts of Mrs. Betty Ann Smith. Arrangements entrusted to Rose Lawn Funeral Home of Gulf Breeze. You may offer condolences, share memories and sign the guestbook at: www.roselawn-fh.com Express your condolences in our guestbook at pnj.com/obits