Individual Details

Elizabeth Harriett "Betsy" Smittle

(3 Feb 1953 - 2 Nov 2013)

Events

Birth3 Feb 1953Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Death2 Nov 2013from cancer - Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
AccomplishmentShe is the half-sister of Country Singer Garth Brooks. Smittle was a bass guitar player who toured with Brooks for several years. While she had a music career of her own, she did spend five years performing with Garth Brooks in his band in the early 90's -- she played bass. She also sang backup vocals for musicians Gus Hardin and Ronnie Dunn. She also released a solo album entitled "Rough Around The Edges."
BurialRose Hill Memorial Park, Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Families

FatherJames Perry Smittle I (1924 - 1971)
MotherColleen Carroll McElroy (1929 - 1999)
SiblingLiving
SiblingJerome Paul "Jerry" Smittle I (1950 - 2006)

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