Betty Jean (Smith) Peterson, 79, a former resident of Eagle Bay and Boonville, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2014, at Sunset Nursing and Rehabil-itation Center, Boonville, while surrounded by the loving care of her family.
She was born in Nichols, PA, on July 30, 1935, a daughter of Homer and Helen Smith. Betty grew up in Nichols, where she graduated from high school.
Later she and her family moved to Martinsburg, NY and after that she lived in the Boonville area on Lachausse Road for many years, Hayes Road West, and then on 4th Lake, at Eagle Bay.
For many years, Mrs. Peterson was employed as a line supervisor at Lally Manufac-turing Co. of Port Leyden.
In 1970, Betty was united in marriage with David F. Peterson. Mr. Peterson died on May 31, 2014.
Betty attended Boonville Alliance Church. She received great joy in her life from her children and grandchildren; she cherished the many times that she cared for her grandchildren.
She is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Raymond L. (Lisa) Spann, Utica; Rodney L. (Gail) Spann, Boonville; and David Peterson, Boonville.
Also surviving are 12 grandchildren: Josh, Mike, Andy, Raelyn, Nick, Nathan, Cody, Chelsey, Lauren, Morgan, Kayla and Jason; and 10 great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a son Robin Spann in 1997, and by her sisters, Dorothy and Shirley.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 9 at 1 p.m. at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, where Pastor David Hedeen, of the Boonville Alliance Church will officiate.
Interment will be in Boonville Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Resident Activities Fund, 232 Academy St. Boonville, NY 13309
For an on-line message of sympathy, or to share a memory of Betty, please go to www.trainorfuneralhome.com.
