Catherine Gertrude Smith

Catherine Gertrude Smith obituary, Dallas, GA

Catherine Gertrude Smith

Catherine Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Benson Funeral Home - Dallas on Dec. 13, 2025.
Mrs. Catherine Gertrude Smith, age 78, of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2025 at her residence.
She was born on June 29, 1947 in Atlanta, Georgia to Mr. John Thomas Henry and Mrs. Jessie Gertrude Brooks Henry. She was a homemaker. She was married to the late Eddie Arnold Smith, Sr. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by sister, JoAnna Latta, Brother Johnny Henry and sister, Norma Henry.
Catherine is survived by her daughter, Beciy Stauffer (Donnie), son, Eddie Smith, Jr. (Margie), daughter, Traci Smith (John); 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sister, Tommie Lee Beebout (Joe), sister, Mary Hughes (Ken) and several nieces and nephews.
In keeping with Mrs. Catherine Gertrude Smith's wishes she will be cremated. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
Benson Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Catherine Gertrude Smith. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Catherine, please visit our floral store.

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