Betty Smith

Betty Higgins Smith, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 10, 2022 in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born on March 14, 1943 in Shreveport to James Harley Higgins and Lillie Faye Higgins. She was the owner of Betty\'s Books for several years. She was a lover of books and her patrons that she met over the years. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, James and Lillie Higgins, her loving husband, Alva Grady Smith of 52 years; her brothers, David Higgins and William (Bill) Higgins; and her sister, Patricia Higgins Farmer. She is survived by two brothers, Adrian Higgins (Ann), and Glen Higgins (Patsy), two stepsons, Darrell Smith (Caroline) and Terry Smith (Fran); numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends. The family would like to thank Heart of Hospice, sister-in-law, Patsy Higgins, along with Francis Jordan, who took such good care of her. Also, Pastor David Radford and his wife, Sue, for all the love and prayers for Betty and the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to the North DeSoto Church of God in Stonewall, LA.