Betty Lark Thrasher

Betty Lark Smith Thrasher died Tuesday, the 25th of June at home in Southlake, TX.
Born January 4, 1936 in Waco, TX, to William Lark and Nola Francis Smith, Betty attended
Waco High School graduating in 1954. She enjoyed attending her high school reunions and
seeing her classmates and did so up until 2019. Betty worked in the dental supply business for
many years before entering the travel industry. She worked as a travel agent until her
retirement and was able to travel to many places. Her trip to Africa gave her a love for
elephants and she began a collection of elephant figurines. After retirement, she volunteered
for many years at the Baylor Regional Hospital in Grapevine, TX.
Betty loved to dance and listen to music, Elvis Presley and Willie Nelson were among her
favorites. She loved to tell about the time she saw Elvis Presley perform in Waco.
Betty loved her family and would lend a helping hand when needed. She is survived by her son,
Darrel Thrasher, daughter Judy Montgomery and husband Rick, her sister Bobbie Heth and
husband Dan, 3 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She
was preceded in death by her youngest son Russell Thrasher, her siblings Wilma Dainwood,
Delma Ruby, Bill Smith, and Martha Hensel, beloved daughter in-law Alisa Thrasher, grandson
David Wayne Thrasher, and niece Rhonda Weller.
A public viewing for Betty will be held at Lucas Funeral Home in Grapevine, TX on Friday June
28 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm and a burial service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday June 29 at
Waco Memorial Park in Waco, TX.