Betty Jo Smith Perkins House

July 7, 2023

Ms. Betty Jo Smith Perkins House, age 86, of Northport, AL; (formerly an Atmore resident) went to her eternal home on Monday, July 3, 2023, surrounded by her children, some family and friends. Her greatest earthly treasure was her family and she enjoyed visiting with and going on trips with them. Betty grew up on a farm and enjoyed spending “sister time” putting up fresh vegetables. She loved sports, playing basketball and softball in her younger years. As well as coaching softball in Atmore, and traveling to watch children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews play. Betty was a devout BAMA fan who watched football, tailgated, and attended more Alabama Softball games than we can count. In fact, she was one of the first members of Alabama Softball’s “Walk Off” Club. Betty was the first girls’ softball coach to help establish league play for girls’ softball coach to help establish league for girls in Atmore. In her later years, she developed a bond with the Shelton State College girls’ basketball team as she made banana puddings for their Wednesday night church service at Northport Methodist Church. Betty also retired from Vanity Fair in Atmore, momma, granny, sis, aunt, friend and coach, this lady touched many lives and leaves behind many memories for us to cherish.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert L. “Kit” Smith, mother, Maggie Pearl Commalander Smith, three sisters, Linda Sue Greer, Sherry Lynn Powell, Rhonda Lynette Smith, one grandson, Thomas Guy Byrne IV, one great-grandson, Brett Bonds, and one son-in law, Thomas Guy Byrne III.

She is survived by her one son, John T. (Jean) Perkins, of Northport, AL; two daughters, Joann (Larry) Bonds, of Atmore, AL; Janice Byrne, of Stockton, AL; four brothers, Ronnie Smith, of Wellington, FL; Roy (Linda) Smith, of Montgomery, TX; Roger (Mabeline) Smith, of Porter, TX; Ray (Mena) Smith, of Houston, TX; Peggy (Lewis) Johnson, of Shiloh, GA; Glenda Morgan, of Byrneville, FL; Pat Ammons, of Atmore, AL; ten grandchildren, Lori Rider, Larry Wayne Bonds, Stephen Bonds, Joshua Bonds, Nikki Lile, Chris Byrne, Katherine Byrne, Tina Walby, Tiffany Cierocke, Tierney Jo Broadwater, special care giver, Amy Wilson, and other relatives.

Funeral service will be held Sunday, July 9, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC with Rev. Mike Spivey officiating.

Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.

Pallbearers will be great-grandchildren, Gage Mueller, Myrrick Walby, Mikellie Stephens, Randall Bonds, Jared Lile, Rose Lile, Makayla Byrne, and John Benjamin Broadwater.

Honorary pallbearers will be great- grandchildren, CJ Byrne, Katie Byrne, Lestyn Byrne, Kalylah Byrne, Tabitha Bonds, Ariana Graham, John Tyler Jones, Gracie Bonds, Savanah Fullerton, Skyla Boutwell, Kyleigh Mack, Lily Box, Matthew Bonds, Cooper Rider, Charlie Kate Rider, Tylee Patrick, Hayla Broadwater, and Judson Jett Broadwater.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries