Betty Jane Garret t, 88, of Franklin, WV, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Pendleton Manor, in Franklin, WV. She was born on November 29, 1936, in Van, WV, the daughter of the late Roy Everett and Gertrude Naomi (Spratt) Smith. Betty was married to Gene Boggs, the father of her children, who survives in Franklin, WV.  On July 31, 1988, Betty married her husband of 30 years, Jim Garrett, who preceded her in death on June 29, 2018.

Betty was a 1954 graduate of Van High School and a member of Franklin Presbyterian Church, where she enjoyed being a part of the Women's Circle. She was a member of the American Legion, OES #138, and a charter member of Women of the Moose. Betty had a passion for life and she loved spending time with her family and spoiling her children and grandchildren with good meals at Nana's house. She retired from Pendleton County Schools, after working for 25 years as a Secretary.

In Betty's youth, she was as beautiful majorette. She loved to play softball on the Franklin's Women's team as a pitcher. Betty was an avid baseball fan and attended the Washington Senator's games when she lived in DC, and she always had the Cincinnati Reds on the radio or TV. She enjoyed being a part of the community by joining many organizations and volunteering her time. Betty loved the holidays, especially Christmas. Her house was decorated inside and out with lots of cookies, fudge and goodies in the kitchen to be eaten and to be given away. Betty loved to play dominoes and cards, and she especially loved to bowl and dance. Betty and her husband, Jim looked forward to their "snowbird years" in Sarasota, Florida. Betty and her treasured friend, Sarah Thomas , enjoyed many trips to the beach, along with constant companionship and sharing life together over the last 55 years.

Betty leaves behind to cherish her memory: 3 daughters, Patricia Alt (James) of Franklin, WV, Samantha Boggs of Petersburg, WV, Cheryl Garner (Clay) of Wilmington, NC; a step daughter, Cathy Morrison (Roy) of Fairmont, WV; 4 step sons, Michael Garrett (Sue) of Fairmont, WV, James "Jimmie" Garrett (Mindy) of Paduka, KY, David Garrett (Melissa) of Fairmont, WV, Jim Knight (Stephanie) of Stow, Ohio; 3 grandchildren, Brooke Garner, Kelsey Garner, and Mahala Alt; and a number of step grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by: 2 brothers, Larry Calvin Smith and Fredrick Lee Smith.

Mrs. Garrett's family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 10-11 AM at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin, WV. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Franklin, WV. Memorials may be made to: Pendleton Manor or any Pendleton County Emergency Squad.  Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com.