Ruby Smith Obituary
Florence
Funeral for Ruby Williams Smith, 95, former resident of Moulton, will be Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, at 1 p.m. at Elliott Funeral Home, Moulton, with Dr. David McKelvey officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home two hours prior to the service.
Mrs. Smith died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008, at 11 p.m. at Mitchell-Hollingsworth Nursing Home in Florence. She was born Aug. 11, 1912, in Franklin County to Mary and Walter Williams. She was the widow of the late Franklin Smith, former Sheriff of Lawrence County. She was a member of Moulton Baptist Church.
She had served as a volunteer missionary with "Laymen Unlimited" helping build churches in Teguciagalpa, Honduras, and the town of China, Mexico.
She is survived by one son, Jack D. (Martha) Smith of Auburn, and Patsy S. (Wyckoff) Terry of Moulton; one sister, Alyene (Leo) Creel of Huntsville; three grandchildren, Mike (Lynn) Smith,Todd Terry and Suzanne (Jim) Cunningham; and four great-grandchildren. She ispreceded in death by herhusband, Franklin Smith;two sisters, Orbon Birdyshaw and Inelda McClain;and two brothers, Lowell and Luther Williams.
Pallbearers will be Mike Smith, Todd Terry, Jim Cunningham, Joe Creel, Doug Birdyshaw and Donald Sibley.
This obituary was originally published in the Decatur Daily.
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Buddy and Joan Lang
January 25, 2008
Patsy and family, thinking of you at this sad time.
David McClain
January 24, 2008
It seems like a thousand years ago when my brother and I would come out from the west coast and visit Aunt Ruby and Uncle Jack at their farm in Moulton. Visiting with them at the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office and Jail was an even greater thrill for us. I will always remember our visits with a special fondness as it was the only time I got to live on a farm and interact with horses and cattle on a daily basis. Life seemed simpler and a lot less crowded then...I miss it, and that makes losing Aunt Ruby even harder...
Rayburn& Helen Sandlin
January 18, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Leslie and Danna Namie Austin and Matthew
January 18, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Janice Cunningham
January 18, 2008
We send our deepest sympathy to a wonderful family. Please know that we are thinking of you during this most difficult time.
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