Ellen Elaine Smith

Ellen Elaine Smith obituary, Tappahannock, VA

Ellen Elaine Smith

Ellen Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washington Funeral Home, Inc. - Tappahannock on Apr. 22, 2025.
Ellen Elaine Byrd Smith departed this life on April 19 at her residence.
She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Smith, two sisters: Mary Clarke of Champlain and Viola Byrd of Tappahannock and two brothers: Stanley Byrd of Tappahannock and Ralph Jones (Ella) of Prince George.
The viewing will be held on Friday, April 25 from 4-6 p.m. at Washington Funeral Home, Tappahannock. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 26 at 2 p.m. at St. John Baptist Church, 155 St. John Church Rd., Tappahannock. The interment will immediately follow the service in the New Liberty Baptist Church cemetery, Milford.
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