Cooksville – Betty Eileen Smith 87, of Cooksville, passed away at 3:28pm, March 21, 2020, at Fairview Haven Retirement Community.

Due to the restrictions in place by COVID 19, all services will be private with a memorial service to follow when allowed. Burial will be in Wiley Cemetery, Colfax.

Please be with the family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We encourage you to reach out to them with a phone call, text, website condolence, or a card.  Cards maybe mailed to Duffy-Pils Memorial Home P.O. Box 194, Colfax, IL 61728. Website condolences can be left at www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com.

Memorials may be made to Fairview Haven, 605 N. 4 ^th Fairbury, IL 61739 or Second Wind Transplant Association, P.O. Box 771242, St. Louis, MO 63177.

Betty was born April 5, 1932, in Farmer City, the daughter of Claude and Gladys Marvin Norton. She married Kenneth W. Smith on June 17, 1951, in Cooksville. He died October 6, 2007.

Surviving are two daughters, Amy (Gary) Butler of Chenoa and Gail (Ken) Rowley of Punta Gorda, FL; grandchildren, Darin (Jennifer) Butler, Daniel (Ashley) Butler and Loni Rowley; step-grandchildren, Stacey (Jamie) Whitwood and Jacque (Ulysses) Celaya; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Robert and Richard Norton.

Betty was a member of the Cooksville Union Church.

She farmed alongside her husband in the Cooksville area.

Betty and Kenneth enjoyed their winters in Daytona Beach, FL and many camping trip.

She was an avid Cardinals fan and was excited to watch stock car racing.

Betty most loved and was the biggest fan at her grandchildren's sporting events.

The family would like to extend a warm thank you to the staff at Fairview Haven Retirement Community for the kindest and loving care given to Betty.