Betty Lou Knack

Betty Lou Knack of White Sulphur Springs, NY, a retired telephone operator for NY Telephone Company and a longtime area resident died Friday, October 30, 2026 at the Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility in Liberty, NY. She was 93.

The daughter of the late Cecil and Ollie Jackson Smith, she was born October 30, 1933 in Willow Springs, MO. Betty was a member of the White Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church where she had been a Lay Speaker, she is a Charter Member of the White Sulphur Springs Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, she is a former Girl Scout Leader for the White Sulphur Springs Girl Scouts and she was a long-time writer of the White Sulphur Springs News for the Sullivan County Democrat. Betty had also worked at several local hotels as an operator and clerk. She will be remembered for her love of gardening.

Survivors include two daughters, Shirley Dole and her husband Larry of White Sulphur Springs, NY and Kelly Heintz of Monticello, NY; one son, Forrest Knack of Youngsville, NY; three grandchildren, Jason Dole, Julia Fulton and Kevin Knack and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Monday, November 2, 2026 from 3-6 PM in the Harris Funeral Home West Street at Buckley, Liberty, NY.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 11 AM in the White Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church Route 52, White Sulphur Springs, NY. The Rev. Betty Sohm will officiate.

Burial will be in the Laurel Hill Cemetery, White Sulphur Springs, NY.

Memorial contributions in Betty's name may be made to the White Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church, 3318 State Route 52 White Sulphur Springs, NY 12787.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home West St. at Buckley, Liberty, NY. 845-292-0001 or 845-439-5200 or www.Harris-FH.com