Smith, Kathy,

Kathy Ellen Smith, 67, of Louisville, passed away at her home surrounded by her family.

She was a retired employee of Bell South for over 30 years; a member of Southeast Christian Church. Kathy enjoyed spending time at the beach, and volunteering for many organizations, especially fundraising to help her granddaughter fund her mission trips. She was an avid U.K. fan. What Kathy adored the most were her two grandchildren.

She is survived by her beloved husband of fifty-one years, J.W. Smith, their children, Tracy Poulter (Marty) and Amy Williams( Gene), grandchildren, Madysen and John Curtis, her parents, Bill and Bernita Wilson.

A memorial service to celebrate Kathy's life will be conducted at 6pm on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Fern Creek Baptist Church, 5920 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY, 40291. Guests are invited to attend a visitation after 5 p.m. on Saturday at the church. An inurnment will take place at Resthaven Memorial Park at a later date.

Arch L. Heady at Resthaven in charge of arrangements.

Please visit us online at www.archlheadyresthaven.com

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Published by Courier-Journal on Jun. 24, 2016.

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Kelli Jones

June 30, 2016

What a pleasure to know JW and Kathy. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family, JW you have friends at JP who are thinking about you!

Kathy Smith

June 27, 2016

J. W.
Deepest sympathy to you and your family. May your hearts be filled with the memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. May Kathy Rest In Peace.
Sincerely,
Stein Jones , ex co- worker/friend

Shirley Simmons Ezell

June 26, 2016

To the family of Kathy Smith: So sorry for your loss. Condolences from her classmates at Christian County High School, Class of 1966.

Bill Mealer

June 25, 2016

JW and family, So sorry to hear about Kathy. We worked together for several years in Bham at the colonnade. Miss our wonderful conversations and her sense of humor. She was always uplifting to be around. Prayers for you all. Bill Mealer.

Cheryl & Charlie Nichols

June 25, 2016

J.W. and family - Can't express the sorrow that I feel for you and the family during this time. Charlie and I are so sorry for this unexpected loss and for you J.W. in the times to come just try to remember the good times you all had they can't be taken from you. Let us know if we can do anything at all for you. Love ya bro

Debbie Williams

June 25, 2016

J.W and family , I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for God's peace to be with you in the coming days .

Earl and Kay Saltsman

June 25, 2016

J W Kay and I are so sorry for the loss of Kathy, you and your Family will be in our Prayers!! Know you all were in the Family of God makes more comfort and give you Joy knowing we will all meet again in Heaven!!

June 25, 2016

Dear Bernita, Bill, J.W., Tracy, Amy, Madysen and John Curtis,
I know your hearts are heavy with the loss of Kathy. May God be with you and comfort you with loving memories of your daughter, wife, mother and grandmother.
Sincerely,
Dianne Hayden Slocum

Betty Redding

June 25, 2016

I am so sorry to hear about Kathy's passing.
My deepest sympathy to Bill,Bernita and her family.

Mary Howenstine

June 25, 2016

Mark and I moved a lot in the early years of our marriage and have had a lot of wonderful neighbors along the way. We are so honored to call Kathy W. Smith and J.w. Smith our friends from Alabama. They were so good to Jack and Jay when they were babies, opened their home to us at Christmas, helped us move, fed us constantly, were part of our at home date nights where we played ping pong (badly), they even helped us re-home Hoops to Kathy's parents. Everyone should be blessed to have friends and neighbors like Kathy and JW. Godspeed, Kathy. GO UK. Love, Mark, Mary, Jack, Jay and Chip Howenstine

Sandra Kay Wilson Briody

June 25, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for comfort and peace for all of you. I wish that I could be there to hug each of you, Aunt Bernita, Uncle Billy, JW, Tracy, Amy, your spouses, and your two children. I know Kathy is celebrating in Heaven with Jesus with Grandma & Grandpa Wilson, Jerry, Wayne, Sis, & my Dad (Dale).

Sandra Kay Wilson Briody

June 25, 2016

Gayle Cochran

June 25, 2016

Our years of talks, prayers and game playing will be missed so much. We had many heart to heart talks and Kathy was such a sweet friend. My condolences to all the family. May God give you peace and comfort. Rest, dear Kathy.

Barbara Bryant

June 24, 2016

My deepest sympathy to Tracy Marty and the family of Kathy.My prayer for all of you is that God will give you the peace that passeth all understanding that only He can give. With Love to all of you.

Barbara Foster-Kirker

June 23, 2016

My prayers are for all of Kathy's family, especially Bernita and Bill. Bernita was a dear friend for many years while we were both members of Vestavia/Hoover BPW, and through her I met Bill, Kathy and J.W. I'm so sorry to hear of this loss to your family.

June 23, 2016

I am so sorry to hear about Kathy. I shared many breakfasts with her in the BellSouth Colonnade cafeteria in Birmingham. She was fun to be around.
I worked for her dad in Louisville on Gardiner Lane in the Nolan Building many years ago before I ever met Kathy in Birmingham.

My condolences to Bill and Bernita, J.W. and her children.

Sylvia A Betts

June 23, 2016

So sorry to hear about Kathy. Will be praying for the entire family that GOD will surround you all with his loving arms and bring you peace and comfort for the trials you face in the days ahead. I know that Kathy will be missed by both family and friends. So sorry that I could not be there.

Karen Bailey

June 23, 2016

Amy,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother Kathy. I will be praying for you and your family in the days ahead for peace, comfort and strength. God Bless each of you.

Beverley Piatkowski Upchurch

June 23, 2016

Kathy is out of pain and resting peacefully with her Savior. I worked with Kathy in both Louisville and Birmingham, as well as her parents Bill and Bernita. Thoughts and and prayers for the family.

Keith & Terri Bryant

June 22, 2016

J.W., Tracy & Amy,

Terri and I are so sorry for your loss. Words cannot address the heartache and emotions that you're experiencing, and will continue to experience in the days ahead. Please take comfort in knowing that Kathy is finally at peace with her new heavenly body and home with our heavenly Father. I hope you can find strength and encouragement as we both will continue to lift you up in our prayers, and in knowing that your are loved deeply by friends.

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