Betty Joe Littleton

January 1, 1937 - May 8, 2020

Betty Joe Littleton, 83, of Parsonsburg, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. She was born January 1, 1937 in Snow Hill and was one of 13 children of the late Cornelius E. Smack and Pearl (Holston) Smack. In her younger days Betty worked as a vaccinator in chicken houses but her more important job was raising her family and being a wonderful homemaker. She was always there for her children, grandchildren and other family members. She cherished the memories made with her family at family dinners, special occasions and holidays. She is survived by her beloved children, Mildred A. Cooper of Frankford, Charles L. Littleton and wife Rose of Delmar, Lorraine Toomey of Frankford and Dale Truitt and wife Tracey of Laurel; 12 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and special nieces who were always very close to her, Irene Baker and Teresa Tyndall. She is also survived by several other nieces and nephews and special friends, Mabel White and Pauline White. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her faithful companion, James Hearn; 2 grandchildren; siblings, Marvel Smack, Straughn Smack, Robert Smack, Dorsey Smack, Eleanor Adrion, Dorthy Baker, Margaret Davis, Barbara Tyndall and 4 others who passed as infants; and a son-in-law, Thomas Toomey. Due to the present conditions, services and a celebration of her life for family and friends will be private. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.