Betty Smillie

Betty Smillie passed away peacefully at the age of 91on Monday, October 21, 2024.

Betty was born to Ester and Walter Gillis On May 23, 1933. She lived her childhood in Cold Spring, Wisconsin, helping her family work the farm on Gillis Road. She married Patrick Smillie and together they raised 7 children. Betty always put family first and even during difficult times kept an open home to those who needed it.

Betty was a 4’ 10” ball of energy. For many years, she was a cleaning lady and was employed by wonderful people who became friends. In her younger years, she was creative and dabbled in ceramics, cake decorating, and baking. Later in life, she spent many hours with her grandchildren and enjoyed being one of the regulars at Soup’s On.        

She is survived by Christine Koch Casarez and husband Art; Tricia Smillie Vander Mause and husband Tom; Rhonda Smillie and husband Doug Way; Erik Smillie and wife Megan; Tim Smillie and wife Kate; Sheryl Sandlin and husband Bill; her grandchildren Christopher, Laura, Erica, Caitlin, Alex, Truman, Brett, Sam, Sara.

Betty will be reunited in heaven with her husband Pat; daughters Karen and Colleen; grandchild Becca.

Betty has requested a private family only memorial. Please take a moment to use www.nitardyfuneralhome.com to share stories or memories with the family.