Betsy M. Smith

September 20, 1971 - November 1, 2016

Betsy M. (Bertram) Smith, 45, of New Castle, passed away peacefully on the evening of Tuesday, November 1, 2016 in her home surrounded by her loving friends and family. She bravely fought a 17 month battle with cancer. She was born September 20, 1971 in Muncie, a daughter of Bill and Sharon (Finnegan) Bertram. Betsy was a 1990 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. She married the love of her life, Burke Smith, on May 19, 1995. Betsy exuded warmth and caring which served her well as a nurse. She began her career as a CNA and earned her LPN in 1996. Betsy had worked for Americare and The Woodlands were she was the administrator and nurse. She most recently worked for Bethany Cares Home Health. Betsy greatly enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing and vacationing with her entire family in Florida and Tennessee. Her world revolved around her two sons, Zachary and Devin, and she enjoyed attending their sporting events. Betsy loved reading the Bible and her passion was leading others to Christ. During her illness, she would sit on her front porch reading the Bible and ministering to the many friends who visited her. Those left to cherish Betsy’s memory include her husband of 21 years, Burke Smith; two sons, Zachary and Devin Smith of New Castle; parents, Bill and Sharon Bertram of New Castle; mother-in-law, Vivian Smith of New Castle; father-in-law, John Smith of Shelbyville; a sister, Jennifer Bertram of New Castle; a brother, Brad Bertram of Fishers; a niece, Mariah Bertram of Lexington, KY and many aunts, uncles, nieces and special friends. Betsy was preceded in death by her grandparents. A Celebration of Betsy’s Life will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Foursquare Church, 3200 S. 14th St., New Castle, with Pastor Jim Becker officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery West Lawn Addition. The family will receive friends from 4 - 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Sproles Family Funeral Home. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Betsy M. Smith.