Ruth S. Smith, Natchez

Ruth S. Smith

NATCHEZ-Services for Ruth S. Smith, 91, who died on Saturday Dec. 15, 2007 at her residence in Natchez will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Laird Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Diane Woodall and Rev. Wayne Spencer officiating.

Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Visitation will be from noon Tuesday till the time of services.

Mrs. Smith was a native of Jefferson County and lived in Natchez since 1967. She was a member of the Washington United Methodist Church, Past Matron Natchez Chapter order of the Eastern Star, Member of the Golden 72 Homemaker Club, Friends 50, Morgantown Baptist Caring Christian Association.

She was preceded in death by her husband; J. Harvey Smith, two sisters; Mary Pearl Phillips, Exermenia Turnage, and one brother; Willie Starnes.

She was survived by her two sons; Roy H. Smith of Ethelsville, Al., Pete Smith of Natchez, two daughters; Ruby Dickerson, and Margie Whittington both of Natchez, special nephew; Phillip R. Smith of Vaughn, six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one sister; Inos Brumfield of Rodney, and her special friend and neighbor; Marie Dennis.

Pallbearers will be Matthew Whittington, Justin Smith, Derek Whittington, Jesse Smith, Jonathan Robinson and David Bell.

Special thanks to Hospice Ministry Professional: Grace Woods, Linda, Joyce and Mookie.

Memorials may be made to the Washington United Methodist Church or to The Natchez Chapter Order of Eastern Star.