Ella Smith Obituary
Ella Frances was born in Hamilton, OH on April 5, 1931, a daughter of the late Pearl Issacs Whitesel and Daniel Horn.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alan Stephen "Stevie" Smith.
Ella Frances is survived by her children: Darrell Ray Smith (Michelle) of London, Stevie Smith (Cameran) of Manchester, David Wayne Smith of Lexington, Barbara Jean Wagers (David Arnold) of Manchester, Erma Lee Jays (Melvin) of Ohio, Linda Messer (Dennis) of Manchester, Cheri Lynn Wagers (Rob Newman) of Manchester, Nancy Ann Caplin (Robert) of Florida, Rita Pearl Hazlewood (Robert) of Manchester, Debra Sue Gray (Keith) of Manchester, Norma Kaye Hacker (Don) of Barbourville, and Lisa Gail Walterson of Florida.
She is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Sherry Ann Smith of London; and by 24 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and by two great-grandchildren on the way.
Also surviving are her brothers and sisters: Bobby (Brenda) Horn, Delmar (Ruthie) Whitesel, and Donna (Jimmy) Hensley, all of Ohio, and by Linda Hauden, of Kentucky; and her brother-in-law, Earl McIntosh of Ohio.
In addition to her husband and parents, Ella Frances was preceded in death by her son, Alan "PeeWee" Smith, Jr.; her great-grandson, Waylon Dennis Henson; her son-in-law, Cory Walterson; and the following brothers and sisters: Dillard Horn, Harst Horn, Richard Lee Horn, Elmer Whitesel, Faye Swihart, and Elizabeth McIntosh.
Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, May 12th at Britton Funeral Home, with Jim Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the Woods Cemetery on Goose Rock.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Monday, May 12th at Britton Funeral Home.
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David Creech
May 7, 2025
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