Betty Smith

American author (1896–1972).

Born December 15th, 1896 in Brooklyn. [ref]

Died January 17th, 1972 at 75 years old in Shelton (pneumonia).

Occupations
children's writer, novelist, playwright, screenwriter, writer
Wikipedia

It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it’s called Life. Terry Pratchett