Betty Ann Smith Freeman, 90, of Hiram, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025. She was born in Carroll County on December 30, 1934, to the late Lamer Cobus "L.C." Smith Sr. and Ruth Lyle Smith.

Betty Ann and her husband Richard were the proud owners and operators of R&B Trucking Company.

Betty Ann indulged in her passion for antiquing, exploring flea markets, and gathering a variety of collectibles. Her collection reflected her love for history and was filled with stories of the past. In addition to her collecting hobbies, she found great joy in gardening. She nurtured a vibrant array of flowers, plants, and vegetables in her yard, where family gatherings often occurred. Betty Ann was a member of Star of Bethlehem Church.

Above all, she was a devoted wife to Richard, a loving mother to her children, and a devoted grandmother to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Her unwavering love and commitment to her family created a strong foundation that will be cherished by all who knew her. Betty Ann's kind heart and nurturing presence will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Betty Ann was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard Freeman; her son, Jack Caswell; her grandson, John Henson; her brother, Berryman Smith; her brother-in-law, Jack Howard; her sisters-in-law, Marie Smith and Ellen Smith; and her nephew, Kenneth Allen.

Betty Ann is survived by her loving family, which includes her son and daughter-in-law, Andy and Sandi Caswell; her daughter-in-law, Debra Caswell; her sisters and brother-in-law, Bobbie and Joe Adams and Barbara Howard; her brother, Lamer Cobus "L.C." Smith Jr.; and her grandchildren and their spouses: LeAnne and Eddie Preston, Meri and Dave Wade, Christina Caswell, Angie Pace, Tony Strickland, Pamela and Ron Cunningham, and Josh Caswell. She also leaves behind 18 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

A memorial service to honor and celebrate Betty Ann's life will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Martin & Hightower Funeral Home. Bro. Damon Smith will officiate, and her nephew, Jason Adams, will deliver the eulogy. Jason Adams, Samuel Preston, Beau Preston, Cason Whitlock, Mason Wade, John McCurdy, Joe Adams, Jim Adams, Mike Allen, and Pat Allen will be seated as honorary pallbearers.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 1:00 PM until the time of the service.

In place of flower arrangements, the family kindly requests that friends send plants, particularly those that grow and flourish, to symbolize growth, remembrance, and the continuity of life— a comforting message during this time of grief.

If you would like to make a memorial contribution in memory of Betty Ann, please send donations to the Roy Richards, Sr. Cancer Center through the Tanner Foundation, located at 109 College Street, Carrollton, GA 30117, or to Tanner Hospice Care, PO Box 1136, Carrollton, GA 30112.

Friends and family are invited to send condolence messages to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel is honored to handle the arrangements and support the family during this difficult time.