SMITH, Betty, 87, of Tampa, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones January 9, 2009. She was a woman of great compassion for all people, who taught her family the importance of faith, love and family. Her humanity, humor and zest for life inspired us all to the very end. We will carry her in our hearts always. We celebrate her extraordinary ability to touch all those who knew her while we mourn the loss of the irreplaceable foundation and heart of our family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Smith. She is survived by her loving family; daughter, Susan Adams and husband, Rip Roup; son, Steve Smith and wife, Gail; and daughter, Sally Leonard and husband, Raymond; five grandchildren, Victor Adams, Scott Smith and Ryan Smith, Jill Ardilla and Patrick Leonard; six great-grandchildren, Tyler and Christopher Adams, Matthew and Jessica Smith, and Abigail and Annabelle Smith. There will be a visitation 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, January 14, at Blount & Curry Funeral Home-Carrollwood Chapel, 3207 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa. There will be a funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 15, at St. Paul Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Serenity Gardens Cemetery in Largo.