Betty Sue Smith (nee Hook) of Saint Peters, MO, passed away Sunday December 9, 2018 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Reverend Clarence R. Smith and her second husband, the late Leo C. Johnson; cherished daughter of the late Fred Leo and Martha M. Hook; devoted mother of David (Kathy) Smith; loving grandmother of Jennifer Smith, Eric (Erin) Smith, and Shane (Teresa) Smith; and treasured great-grandmother of Nicholas, Emily, and Ashley Smith, Jackson Cullen, Blake Bindus, Faith Kunze, Brady Gray, and Hope Gray.
As well as her husband and parents, Betty was also preceded in death by her son James Earl Smith; brothers, Joseph Hook, James Hook, Bobby Hook, and Billy Hook; and sisters Opal Hook and Ivera Hook.
Betty was constant in her faith, nightly and yearly reading her bible, and attended Hope Bible Church. She cherished being a pastor’s wife and helping others gain a stronger connection to their faith. Betty also deeply loved her family, and especially the precious moments with her grandchildren. Some of her favorite past times included cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals or solving complex jigsaw puzzles. Betty was dearly loved in return by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.
Memorials may be made in Betty’s name to Mission Fund at Hope Bible Church.