Betty Lucille Smith, age 87, of Farmers Branch, Texas passed away on December 6th 2014. Betty was born on January 14th 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late William V. Blackard and Dorothy Tompkins Blackard. She is survived by her children; Vernett Charles Denton, Vernon Rick Denton, Abby Sue McCone, and Molli Marie Marak, as well as other loving family and friends. Arrangements are under the direction of: ARIA Cremation Service & Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas 75252 214) 306-6700