Holman, Helen Elizabeth "Betty” (nee Wood) "Absent from the body, present with the Lord.” Elizabeth "Betty” Holman passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by the love and support of family on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at the age of 72. Betty is predeceased by her parents John and Helen (nee Coleman) Wood, her infant brother James Wood and her nephew Kevin Wood. Beloved wife and best friend to Ron Holman for more than 46 years. Devoted mother of Beth (Charlie) Francis, of Toronto and Chris (Nancy) Holman, of Lombardy. Cherished grandmother of Harrison and Cassandra Holman. Loving aunt to Robbie (Cathy) and Paul (Beth) Wood, Joanne (Jon) Fletcher, and Kathy Sabourin and Mark (Elfi) McCullough. She will be sadly missed by her brother William "Bill” (Heather) Wood, her sister-in-law Joyce (Don) Moir, as well as her many extended family, including Ron’s entire family. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., and again on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome to gather with the family for services for Betty at the SFDCI High School on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at 3 p.m. Interment will follow at Maple Vale Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Bible Truth Publishers or the Township of Rideau Lakes Food Banks.