Betty Jo Dotson Smith, 79, of Chattanooga formerly of Whitwell, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 24, 2021.

She is survived by her son, James Smith and her grandson Kylane Smith, the love and joy of her life; sister-in-law, Ann Smith Turner and brother-in-law, Ken Turner. She has 10 nieces and 7 nephews that love and cherish her.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy "Fat" Smith, her son, Johnny Smith, her father and mother, Cleve and Hazel Dotson, her brothers, Jimmy, Jerry, Robert and Charles Dotson, and sister, Ethel Pyburn.

She was born in Pikeville, TN August 18, 1942. She was raised in her family home at Daus, Cartwright, TN. She attended the Joy Baptist Tabernacle Church, Hixson, TN.

Betty worked for years at Whitwell Hospital and after retiring continued work as a caregiver. She belonged to the Sequatchie Valley Ramblers Campers Club in Whitwell where for years she enjoyed her passion for camping. She loved music and one of her favorite moments in life was meeting and spending time with Dolly Parton.

She loved and spent hours of time with her close friends and "Partners in Crime", Linda Holtcamp, Joyce Wilson, Jan Mosier, Katherine Castle, Linda Pickett and Edwene Layne. They enjoyed life and their families together.

The "Dash" between Betty's birth and death was well lived. It's filled with God, her family and close friends.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. (EST) in the chapel of Hamilton Funeral Home in Hixson.

Betty will be laid to rest at Red Hill Cemetery in Whitwell, TN.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. (EST) and on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (EST) prior to the funeral service in the chapel of Hamilton Funeral Home.

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson (423) 531-3975.