Beverly Smith

Beverly Smith obituary, Moriarty, NM

Beverly Smith

Beverly Smith Obituary

Visit the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary - Moriarty website to view the full obituary.

Remembering Beverly Smith

Cherished Nurse, Friend, and Family Member

With sadness and love, we share the news that Beverly Smith has passed away. Bev left us after a lifetime filled with caring for others and sharing her warmth wherever she went.

Beverly A. Smith was born August 14, 1955, in Baumholder, Germany to SSgt Bernard and Lois Bise. She married Roy Smith and together they lived on a ranch in Estancia, NM. She battled multiple sclerosis for most of her adult life and peacefully passed away on July 8, 2025. She is survived by her husband Roy Smith, daughter Gelene Beverly, brother Michael Bise and his wife Carol, many aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends including Stella Chaparro, who was like her daughter, and her ever faithful dog, Stormy.

Bev spent 40 years as a nurse, and it showed in everything she did—whether she was lending an ear, comforting a friend, or looking out for loved ones. Her huge heart made every day brighter for those lucky enough to know her.

She found joy in simple things—family gatherings, stories around the table, and her favorite traditions. Her passions, from caring for patients to cheering on loved ones, left a lasting mark on everyone she met.

We’ll miss her humor, her conversations, and the way she made everyone feel at home.

We’ll be getting together to celebrate Bev’s life with stories, smiles, and maybe a few tears. If you’d like to remember her, consider donating to National Multiple Sclerosis Society (nationalmssociety.org) or simply do something kind for someone else—just like Bev would have done.

Though she’s gone, Bev’s kindness and strength lives on in all of us. We love you, Bev, and we’ll carry your memory with us always.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Harris-Hanlon Mortuary - Moriarty

807 Central Avenue P.O. Box 366, Moriarty, NM 87035

How to support Beverly's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Beverly Smith's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more