Bettie Louise Conley, age 83, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024.  She was born December 31, 1940, in Los Angeles, California to the late Austin Smith Sr. and Erma Smith.

She was the proud wife of Dr. John Conley, Neurosurgeon.  She loved traveling, sunbathing on the beautiful Southern California Beaches, reading her gossip magazines, and playing the weekly lottery. She moved to Tennessee in 2020 to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren.  She is survived by her two daughters, 8 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.  The family finds peace knowing she will be laid to rest with her late husband John Conley in California.

There are currently no public services scheduled at this time.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Gateway Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 335 Franklin St. Clarksville, TN 37040. Phone: 931-919-2600. Online condolences may be made by visiting gatewayfh.com.