A beautiful angel has gained her wings. Betty J. Fisk, age 67, of Smithville went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at her home, surrounded by family. 

Betty was born on November 16, 1953 to Robert and Robbie Fisher in her lifelong town of Smithville, TN.  She graduated from DeKalb County High School and attended Middle Tennessee State University.  It was during this time she met and then married Lee Fisk.  Soon after, on September 21, 1979 they welcomed her pride and joy, James Robert Fisk.  Betty spent the next several years working and caring for her family.  For almost a decade Betty has helped mold the minds of the next generation as a teacher for Special Ed at DeKalb County High School. 

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Robbie Fisher as well as her brother, Jerry Fisher.  She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Lee Fisk of Smithville; son, James Fisk; grandchildren, Kahele, Kavaughn, and Maddy; great-grandchild, Kahele, Jr.; brother, Sammy Fisher of Smithville; two sisters, Linda Ramsey and Carolyn Battle of McMinnville; several nieces and nephews also survive.

She will be deeply missed by family, friends, and all who were blessed to have known her. 

Funeral service was held Saturday, May 29, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Burnes Lyons delivering the message, Bro. Wade Smith reading scripture and Bro. Steve Officer having prayer.  Singing was led by Bro. James Hayes.  Burial was in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. 

Serving as pallbearers were Kavaughn Fisk, David Clary, James Fisk, William Harris, Carl Gilbert and Waymon Walker.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

June 9, 2021