Betty Cook Smith

Betty Cook Smith, née Crowder, passed away peacefully with family on October 14, 2026, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She was born on March 10, 1940, in Holland, Kentucky, and lived a long life centered on family, love, and enduring connections with those closest to her.

Betty will be remembered with deep affection by her family and friends. She is survived by her children, Patricia Krausman and Bob, Sammy Cook and Cathy, Elena Dunn and Greg, and Shane Cook and Shelley. She also leaves behind her sister, Joann Cole.

Her memory will continue through her grandchildren, Josh Cook and Mitzi, Hannah Brooks, Heather Kennedy and Jamie, Ada Beth Oliver and Brett, Levi Mitchell, Lily Cook, Will Cooper and Kassi, Jax Cooper, Brooke Graham and Justin, Dustin Stovall and Angela, fourteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.   Each of them carries forward a part of her life and legacy, and she will be held close in their hearts in the days and years to come.

She was preceded in death by her son, Carline Cook, her father, Coy Crowder; her mother, Lois White Crowder; her brothers, Billy Crowder, Kenneth Crowder, and Jimmy Crowder; and Larry Cook, the father of her children.

Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at T.W Crow and Son Family Funeral Home, 201 N Court St, Scottsville, Kentucky 42164. Visitation will continue on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 7:00 until 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held there on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

Betty Cook Smith will be remembered as a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and matriarch whose presence meant so much to her family. May her memory bring comfort to all who knew and loved her.

T.W. Crow & Son Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with all arrangements.