Betty Joyce Smith Danford was called home on November 14, 2024. She was born in Batson, Texas, on August 24, 1928 to Lee and Olivia Smith. She married Joe Danford in 1950 in Batson, and they soon moved to Lake Jackson where they both worked for Brazosport ISD. Betty was one of the original staff when Brazoswood opened and worked there until her retirement in 1991.

She is survived by her daughter Susan Danford Cardiff of Pattison, Texas, and her foster son Len Henderson (Jerri) of Aransas Pass as well as her sister Gloria Ledbetter of San Angelo.

Betty (Gran as she was lovingly called) had ten grandchildren-CJ Cardiff Daniel Cardiff, Jacob Cardiff, Jay Danford, Windy Danford Edwards, Shaun Danford, Stephen Danford, Katherine Danford, Jon Danford, and Rebecca Danford Davis. She also leaves behind ten great grandchildren.

Betty will be joining her parents, her husband Joe, her two sons, Jack and Rob, and her son-in-law, Chris in glory.

The family would like to thank the caring staff at Oak Village Assisted Living and Rehab in Lake Jackson for their loving and compassionate care of her for the last several months.

The funeral service will be 11:00am Monday, November 18, 2024 at Lakewood Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be 10:00am until the service. Burial will follow at Restwood Cemetery.

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