Betty Kelley Smith

Melbourne, FL — Betty Kelley Smith, 85, wife of the late Davis Brown Smith, of 420 Arrowood Street, Melbourne, Florida, formerly of Walhalla, SC, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at the William Childs Hospice House in Palm Bay, Florida.

 

A native of Oconee County, SC, Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late Bill and Lula Crocker Kelley. She was a member of Scenic Heights Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, NASCAR and watching her beloved Clemson Tigers.

 

Mrs. Smith is survived by her son: Michael Smith (Stacey) of Melbourne, FL; a daughter: Rhonda Kelley Owens (Steve) of Westminster; six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; and “Ma” to Pat Kowalczyk (Joe) of Melbourne, FL.

 

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her brothers: Clifton “Dude” Kelley and Lloyd Kelley; and sisters: Laticia “Tish” Holmes and Mary Owens.

 

All services are private.

 

Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to William Childs Hospice House, Attn: Pamela, 381 Medplex Parkway, Palm Bay, FL 32907.

 

The family is at their respective homes.

Davenport Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.