Betty Jean Smith

Betty Jean Wiggs Smith, age 94, received her heavenly reward on October 23, 2026, at Sanctuary Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 18, 1932, Betty lived a remarkable life rooted in faith, family, compassion, and unconditional love.

To know Betty was to know kindness. Her gentle spirit, warm smile, and servant's heart made everyone feel welcome and loved. She dedicated her life to caring for others, finding her greatest purpose and joy in nurturing her family. Whether through a home-cooked meal, a heartfelt conversation, or a quiet act of kindness, Betty had a special way of making those around her feel cherished.

Family gatherings were among Betty's greatest treasures. Her kitchen was often the heart of her home, where countless meals were prepared with love and shared around the table. She found immense happiness in cooking for her children, grandchildren, and extended family, creating traditions and memories that will live on for generations. The lessons she taught, the faith she modeled, and the love she gave so freely will remain forever in the hearts of those who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bobby E. Smith; her parents, Robbie Mayhan Wiggs and Elmer "Bud" Wiggs; her brothers, Jimmy Wiggs, Sam Wiggs, Jerry Wiggs, Hosea Lee Wiggs, and Joe Wiggs; and her sister, Patricia Wiggs Marshall.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Diane Brock (Cecil), Debbie Tackett (John), and Robbie Brassfield (Chester); her sister, Shirley Hubbard; and her brothers, Larry Wiggsand Robert Wiggs.

She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, Jerry Wayne Russell Jr., Tammy Russell Gillespie, Mendy Lovern, Christy Pettit, Daniel Fredrick, Misty Poteete, Scotty Brassfield, Bradley Brassfield, Chadley Brassfield, and Robby Jordan Smith Brassfield.

Her treasured great-grandchildren include Corey Weaver, Cody Russell, Cyndell Linley, Hillary Parker, Alex Weaver, Denver Russell, Hannah Harmon, Haley Grimes, Makenzie Pettit, Anna Ragen Coleman, Danielle Fredrick, Devan Fredrick, Christian Brassfield, Landon Brassfield, Jayden Brassfield, Kaiden Brassfield, Ashlyn Brassfield, Peyton Brassfield, Waylon Brassfield, Channing Brassfield, Benjamin Brassfield, Gabriel Brassfield, Presley Brassfield, Paisley Brassfield, Crosslyn Brassfield, Lakelynn Brassfield, Beau Brassfield, and Robby Elijah Brassfield.

Her cherished great-great-grandchildren include Meeli Weaver, Koley Weaver, Jayda Isbell, Kobie Isbell, Landri Belk, Londyn Linley, Keelan Linley, Peyton Smith, Josie Kate Weaver, Emma Weaver, Sara Weaver, Ava Kate Davis , Rivers Russell, Ava Parker, Ivy Parker, Ellie Jane Stewart, Finnley Parker, and Emery Jade Fredrick.

The visitation will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., with the funeral service beginning at 3:00 p.m., at Houston Funeral Home, 443 South Jackson Street, Houston, Mississippi 38851.

While our hearts grieve the loss of a remarkable woman, we are comforted by the countless memories she leaves behind and by the faith that guided her throughout her life. Betty's legacy is one of love, generosity, strength, and devotion. Her family was her greatest accomplishment, and the love she poured into each generation will continue to shine through them for years to come.

She will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever cherished.