Betty J. Spray, 83, of Westport passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at St. Anne’s Hospital after a courageous battle against breast cancer.
Born in Rufe, OK, daughter of the late Thomas H. and Bernice (Wright) Spray, she moved to California as a child where she was married and raised 3 children then moving to Westport in 1993. Before having children, she completed her Bachelor in Psychology Degree at the University of California, Berkley and after having her children she earned her Masters Degree at San Francisco State. Prior to retirement, she was an occupational therapist. Mrs. Spray was a member of the Westport Arts Council, and volunteered at the Westport Council on Aging and at the age of 74 she was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Poland. She enjoyed traveling, horticulture, art and reading.
Survivors include 3 sons: R. Alexander Smith III of Portland, OR, Geoffry L. Smith of Singapore and Carter T. Smith of Westport; and 4 grandchildren: Camilla Smith, Abigail Smith, Michael Smith and Natalie Smith.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Monday, September 15, 2008 at the Potter Funeral Home at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours Sunday 2 - 5 P.M.
Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Westport Council on Aging, 75 Reed Rd., Westport, MA 02790.