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Obituary

Betty Francis Crosby-Smith, age 88, was born on October 24, 1937, in Jamestown, Kentucky, and took her final breath peacefully at home on March 6, 2026, in Maricopa, Arizona, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Betty lived life her way—fully, honestly, and usually with a little sass. She was witty, hilarious, and a proud realist who would tell you exactly how it was, whether you were ready to hear it or not. If …

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Though Betty was well loved we understand the difficulty of travel at this time means our family is spread out throughout the United States. Many were able to make it to Arizona to say their goodbyes in person. Betty will be cremated but there will not be a service held.

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Shanny has asked for Melanie McNicol to take her name off this obituary due to Melanie's treatment of her a child, her …

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I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find some comfort in Isaiah 25:8, which says, "He will swallow up death fore…
I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find some comfort in Isaiah 25:8, which says, "He will s…
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Born

October 24th, 1937
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Passed away

March 6th, 2026
Maricopa, AZ

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Cause of death

Cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

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