Betty Catherine
Reatherford
November 17, 1938 - December 27, 2023
Betty Catherine Smith Reatherford, age 85, of Florence, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Visitation will be Saturday, December 30th, from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon at Mt. Zion Church of Christ. The service will follow at 12:00 noon at the church with Brother Sonny Owens officiating. Burial will be at the adjoining cemetery. Pallbearers will be Donnie Reathford, Kenny Givens, Chris Smith, Wade Smith, Chuck Stevens, and Michael Hargett.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Georgia Smith; husband, Billy Ray Reatherford; son-in-law, Trigg Stone; sisters, Norma Rickard, Shelby Wade, Debra Smith; brother, Aaron Smith.
Survivors are her daughters, Vanessa Moore (Robert) and Amanda Stone; sister, Carolyn Givens (Gene); brothers, Jimmy Smith (Ellen), Ray Smith (Glenda), and Rick Smith (Kathleen); grandchildren, Catie, Kaylan, Garrett, Caleb, and Trevor; great-grandchildren, Tucker, Caitlyn, Leo, Landon, Loxias, Thomas, Atlas, and Hunter.
Catherine was a member of Mt. Zion Church of Christ and was retired with Heritage Christian University. She worked with Project Alabama making handmade garments. Her world revolved around her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren that she loved so dearly.
Visitation
December 30, 2023
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Visitation
Mt Zion Church of Christ, County Road 61, Florence, AL, USA
December 30, 2023 10:00 am
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December 30, 2023
12:00 pm
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Mt Zion Church of Christ, County Road 61, Florence, AL, USA
December 30, 2023 12:00 pm
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December 30, 2023
1:00 pm
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Mt Zion Church of Christ, County Road 61, Florence, AL, USA
December 30, 2023 1:00 pm
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4 Comments on “Betty Catherine Reatherford”
So sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers for your family 🤗🙏💔
Carolyn and family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Catherine was a very precious Christian lady,
May God comfort and strengten you all,
Nancy (Riley) Johnson
For the family I am truly sorry for your loss. Catherine was such a sweet person and friend. May God comfort you all thru this pain and prayers for this. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Lisa Pennington Moore
I’m so sorry to hear about Aunt Cat. I always smile and am filled with so much warmth when I think of all the times being in her kitchen with her or spending an afternoon exploring in her basement.