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Date Of Birth: November 21, 1921
Date Of Death: November 27, 2010

Mooresville–Betty Lea Peoples Smith Burns, 89, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2010 at home.
She was born in Indianapolis November 21, 1921, the daughter of Ira and Opal (Hornaday) Peoples. She graduated from Arsenal Tech High School in 1939. Betty married James Smith in 1942, and they owned Smith Pharmacy in Indianapolis together. They were both charter members of Southport Christian Church. James passed away in July, 2002. Betty remarried in 2007 to Cecil Burns. She and Cecil had been high school sweethearts.
She is survived by her daughter, Jenny (Bob) Burns; three granddaughters, Megan and Brooke Burns and Sara (Brandon) Kingery; one great-granddaughter, Addison Kingery; and two step-daughters, Martha (Bob) Chapman and Cheri Schmitz.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Southport Christian Church, 201 E. Epler Ave., 46227, with Rev. Doug Lofton officiating. Burial has taken place at Washington Park East Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the donor’s favorite charity or Southport Christian Church.
Friends may visit her online guestbook at www.indianafuneralcare.com.

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  1. Keith Tomey says

    November 29, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    Jenny I am very sorry. I knew that you said your mother was very sick but I didn’t realize how close. I had a great respect for your mother. She was always pleasant and smiling. I send my condolences and love, Keith Tomey

  2. Jeremy Laster says

    December 1, 2010 at 8:45 PM

    I am really sorry to hear of your loss. The Laster and King family send their prayers and condolences. Jeremy

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