Sandra Kaye Smith

Sandra Kaye Smith obituary, Wrightsville, GA

Sandra Kaye Smith

Sandra Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cremation Society of New Jersey on Jan. 11, 2026.

Graveside funeral services for Sandra Kaye Smith, age 79 will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Westview Cemetery. Rev. Michael Bailey and Rev. Barbara Nelson will officiate.

Mrs. Smith was born December 1, 1946, in Dublin, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Hazel Lewis Thigpen. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Swanna Barwick. She was a member of Thomas Chapel Methodist Church. She retired from Scott Health and Rehab. Mrs. Smith passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at her residence following an extended illness.

Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, Ronnie Smith of East Dublin; a son, Andy Smith (Charlotte) of Rentz; a sister, Soffie Thigpen of East Dublin; 2 grandchildren, Kyle Smith (Makayla) of Dublin, and Dylan Smith (Kiley) of Rentz; 3 great-grandchildren, Crew Smith of Dublin, Hayes Smith of Dublin, and Beckett Smith of Rentz; a nephew, Dusty Barwick of East Dublin; great-niece, Gracie Barwick of East Dublin; and a special friend, Jonnie Sills.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the funeral home.

Stanley Funeral Home and Crematory/Wrightsville Chapel has charge of funeral arrangements.

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