Barbara Vaden Smith

Barbara Vaden Smith obituary, Myrtle Beach, SC

Barbara Vaden Smith

Barbara Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McMillan-Small Funeral Home & Crematory on Dec. 26, 2025.
Barbara V. Smith of Myrtle Beach passed away on December 23, 2025 at her home.

She was born in Kernersville, NC to the late Gray and Meta Vaden. She retired from Western Electric in 1989. During her retirement she enjoyed traveling, riding her horse and competing in horse-shows, enjoyed yoga, and loved searching for sharks teeth on the beach.

She was preceded in death by her Husband, Glen C. Smith.

Survivors include her Daughter, Leslie Kay Ramsey, her Grandson, Dillon Ramsey and wife, Katie, and her constant companion for the past fourteen years, her little Yorkie, Gabby Girl.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grand Strand Humane Society in her honor.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Barbara Vaden Smith, please visit our floral store.

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McMillan-Small Funeral Home & Crematory

910 67th Ave North P.O. Box 7506, Corner of 67th Ave. And Bypass 17, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

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