Betty Jane Smith, 79, Southside, died peacefully early Wednesday morning, May 5, 2010, at her home. Chapel services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 8, 2010, at Collier-Butler Funeral Home. The Rev. David Denson will officiate. Burial will follow in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery with Collier-Butler Funeral Services directing. Mrs. Smith, a member of First Baptist Church of Southside, was a lifelong resident of Etowah County.A devoted wife, loving mother and cherished sister, she created endless memories that will sustain family and friends.Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Charles S. Smith; and a son, Danny M. Smith; parents, Tom and Lula Gore; three brothers, the Rev. Kermit Gore, Bernard Gore and Lawrence Gore; and a sister, Charlsie Lou Henderson.She is survived by her sons, Steve (Donna) Smith, Franklin, Tenn., and Jeff Smith, Columbus, Ga.; four grandsons, Scott Smith, Matt (Rickie Lyn) Smith, Tony Smith, Drew Smith and Michael Clayton; three granddaughters, Stefani Smith, Savannah Smith and Danielle Jessee; one great-granddaughter, Jayna Smith; sister, Josie Dean Myrick; and brother, William Rodney (Anne) Gore, Birmingham.The family wishes to express its heartfelt gratitude to the caring and gifted staff at Amedisys Hospice Services. Also, special thanks to Beth Grogan and Donna Smith for their loving care.Her special friends and neighbors will always be treasured and remembered by the family for their unconditional love, assistance and friendship. Pallbearers will be Ray Lincoln, Scott Smith, Matt Smith, Michael Clayton, Drew Smith and Blake Payne.The family will accept flowers or memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Southside.The family will receive friends at Collier-Butler Funeral Home from 6 to 8 this evening and on Saturday one hour prior to the service.