Background
Smith, Bettye Durham was born on March 2, 1932 in Margerum, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Rather Franklin and Gladys Irene (Wallece) Durham.
Smith, Bettye Durham was born on March 2, 1932 in Margerum, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Rather Franklin and Gladys Irene (Wallece) Durham.
Student, University Tennessee, 1951—1952. Bachelor summa cum laude, University Central Florida, 1973. Master of Arts in Teaching, University Florida, 1977.
Postgraduate, Seminole Community College, 1977.
Director victim service Seminole County Sheriffs Department, Sanford, Florida, 1977—1982. Adjunct professor history Seminole Community College, 1977. Mayor City of Sanford, since 1985.
Chairman advisory board Salvation Army, 1984—1985. President Seminole Community Concert Association, 1975—1976. Member executive board Seminole County United Way, 1984—1985.
Bd directors American Cancer Society, since 1983. Member of Florida Victim Assistance Association (board directors 1980-1982), Florida History Society 1983-1985, Sanford Womens (1st vice president since 1984).
Married Robert John Smith, August 14, 1954. Children: John Leon, Robert Julius, Cary Hamilton.