Betty Jean (Arent) Smith, 87, of Coloma passed away May 24, 2021 at her home.

A Celebration of Betty's Life will take place Tuesday, July 13 at the Coloma FOP from  2 - 4 PM. Cremation has taken place.  Donations in memory of Betty Jean may be made to the Susan G Komen for a Cure breast cancer organization, of which she was a survivor.   Those wishing to leave an online message of remembrance may do so by using the "Guestbook" link located on this page.

Betty Jean was born May 27, 1933 in Coloma, Michigan to Charles and Alice (Cole) Arent .  She was a Life Member and Past Worthy Matron of Coloma Eastern Star #307.   She was also a lifelong member of Coloma United Methodist Church.  As an avid crocheter, and knitter, Betty Jean always had a project started.  She loved spending time with her family, and could frequently be found at local school events supporting her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include her 5 children; Gloria (Doug) Thar of Florida,  Connie (Bob) Kennedy of Benton Harbor, Don (Robin) Smith Jr. of Watervliet, Kathy (Smith) Butler of Coloma, and Alice (Smith) Hauch of Coloma.  Also surviving are 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and sisters Mary Lou (Lawrence) Eckoff, and Dorothy (Martin) Hemminger.

In addition to her parents, Betty Jean was preceded in death by her husband Don Smith Sr. and a sister, Sarah Ann Smith.