Joey Beth was born August 21, 1949 in Weleetka, Oklahoma and passed away at the age of 67 on February 22, 2017 after a brief illness. She was the daughter of Lillie Mae Gordon Masengale and Charles Monroe Masengale.

Joey Beth is preceded in death by her mother, Lillie Mae Gordon Masengale in 2011.

Joey is survived by her beloved husband of thirty-six years, James Lee Smith; son, Jere Lee Smith, of Wetumka, Oklahoma and his fiancé, Carol Burgett of McAlester, Oklahoma; daughters, Dorinda and Wendell Whitlow of Weleetka, Oklahoma, and Trevlyne and Richard Bell of Auburn, California; father, Charles Masengale and wife, Dona of Yukon, Oklahoma; sisters, Linda Barber and Pamela Wymore and husband, Ron, all of Yukon; eight grandkids, five great grandkids, numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.

Joey Beth's family moved to Southern California in 1960. Joey graduated from Arroyo High School in 1967 and studied Criminal Justice at Seminole Junior College. Following graduation from high school, Joey went to work for Los Angeles County Court House as a keypunch operator.

Joey relocated to Oklahoma in 1974 to be nearer to her parents who had previously returned to Oklahoma. Joey married James Lee Smith on August 21, 1981. Joey loved James' two daughters, Dorinda and Trevlyne. On April 30, 1986, Joey gave birth to Jere Lee.

Joey Beth accepted the position of Wetumka City Clerk in November, 1974, beginning her career in municipal government and a lifelong commitment of civil service to the people of Wetumka. Joey became City Manager of Wetumka in 2005 and retired in 2011, after 37 years of faithful service to the City of Wetumka and its residents.

Joey Beth was certified by the International Institute of City Clerks. She served as President of The Clerks and Treasurers Association. Joey was also President of Wetumka Chamber of Commerce and organized the Wetumka Sucker Day celebration, bringing national recognition of the town's unique celebration on Paul Harvey Radio Show, "The Rest of The Story".

Joey Beth wrote the grant for the much needed construction of sidewalks for Wetumka Main Street that were built in 2011, shortly after her retirement.

One of Joey's greatest achievements was her response to the request of fellow Wetumka resident, Lucille McCoy, in 1998 to help to bring the remains of her brother home. Staff Sgt. Glenn Webb's plane was shot down in October of 1942. Because of Joey Beth's diligence and persistence, this great American hero's remains were found in Papua, New Guinea and finally returned to Wetumka in November, 2010.

Joey and James gave their hearts to the Lord on Easter Sunday in 1990 and became active members of the Wetumka Assembly of God Church.

Joey enjoyed arts and crafts and attending various community, church, and school activities, and was an avid OSU fan. Joey Beth's favorite pastime was watching and supporting her son Jere Lee, in his various sports, 4-H, FFA and other activities. She was extremely proud of Jere becoming a Criminal Investigator for the Creek Nation Lighthorse Police Department.

Joey's fun and outgoing personality and compassion for people touched many lives. She reached out to many in need with her acts of kindness, never expecting anything in return or personal recognition. She is loved by many and will be greatly missed.