Betty J. Whitten, 83, of Ramsey, IL, died on Monday, August 19, 2013 at Her home. Private Family Services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Glendale Cemetery in Fillmore, IL. Miller Funeral Home in Ramsey, IL, is in charge of the arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net She was born December 14, 1929, in Vandalia, IL, the Daughter of Leroy O. and Sadie O. (Merriman) Branum. Married Loren Whitten, later married Melvin Smith, he passed away November 1998. She was a Homemaker. She is survived by Brother - Bonnie Branum, Fillmore, IL; 2 Grandchildren; Several Step Grandchildren; 2 Great Grandchildren; Several Step Great Grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, husband, 3 sons and 1 brother.