August 25, 2023
Mrs. Betty Jo Atnip, age 78 of Smithville, passed away at her residence on Friday morning, August 25, 2023. She retired as a cashier with the Kroger Corp. after 40 years, attended Whorton Springs Baptist Church, and enjoyed spending time with her family especially Saturday outings with her sisters.
She was born on October 10, 1944 in Smithville to her parents, the late Elmer and Jessie Luna Knowles. She was also preceded in death by 6 brothers, JT, Lovell, Aaron “Doc”, Herbert, Jesse and Elmer Knowles; and 3 sisters, Joyce Large, Ruby Adcock and Rosa Mae Knowles.
Visitation with the Atnip family will be on Sunday from 3:00 until 8:00pm and on Monday from 10:00 am until the time of service at 1:00 pm. Bro. Larry Womack and Bro. David Mahan will officiate and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Charles Atnip; son, Ricky (Lisa) Atnip; 2 sisters, Lois (Jimmy) Davis and Ruth (Ronnie) Hobbs; brother-in-law, John (Betty Jean “BJ”) Atnip; sister-in-law, Phyllis (Ronnie) Tramel all of Smithville; several nieces and nephew also survive.
A special thank you to Dr. Hugh Don Cripps and his staff for the wonderful care they gave to Betty Jo.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.