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Betty Smock

Betty Smock

Betty Smock, 77, of Osgood passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at the Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood. She was born at Monticello in Wayne County, Kentucky on May 28, 1947, the daughter of Charles and Clona Ball Koger. She was married to Francis Smock and he preceded her in death in 1984. Survivors include one brother Marshall (Cathy) Koger of Osgood, along with several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Garmon, Claude, Doyle, Kenneth, and Francis Koger, and her sisters Eva Luzadder, and Judy Carol Koger. Mrs. Smock attended school in New Marion and worked with New Horizons at Batesville. Betty and Francis spent many hours visiting yard sales in the community, as well as traveling, attending dances, and enjoying their family. Betty was a member of the Dabney Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 19 at 11 a.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Randy Thieman officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles. Visitation will also be on Thursday beginning at 10 a.m. Memorials may be given to the Ripley County Humane Society in care of the funeral home.