Betty C. Smith (93), a native and lifelong resident of Madera, CA, passed away on January 4, 2025. She was a member of Madera First Christian Church and was well known for her kind service at the Madera Rescue Mission. Betty graduated from Madera High School in 1949. She later worked as a clerk for James department store on Yosemite Ave and at Bethard Square. She then moved over to work with Bud at GBS for the next 40 years as the Office Manager.

Betty is preceded by her husband, H.B.” Bud” Smith; her parents, William and Beulah Bare Creamer; her brothers Herb, Leo, and Nelson Creamer; her sister, Phyllis Parker; and her grandson, Bradley Smith.

She is survived by her sons, Gary Smith and his wife, Sue, of Fresno and Dennis Smith and his husband, Chito Generoso, of Madera. Her brother, Willis Creamer, is also of Madera. Her dear friend and caregiver, Kaye Cloeters, also survives.

Betty leaves behind her three grandchildren, Kyle, Chad, and Erin Harshman, along with eight great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be on Sunday, January 12, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Jay Chapel. Funeral services will begin Monday, January 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Jay Chapel, with interment to follow at Arbor Vitae Cemetery.

Remembrances may be made to Madera's First Christian Church or the Madera Rescue Mission.