Elizabeth “Betsy” Smith, 68, of Indianola passed away peacefully Monday, October 5, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, October 9 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.

Elizabeth is survived by her daughters, Moriah (Paul) Rieger, Maggie (Josh) Manternach; grandchildren, Ada, Otto Rieger; step-children, Aaron (Chris) Smith, Kristi McCall; brother, William “Bill” (Mary Schlapkohl) Walz. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Rita Walz.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.