Grace H. Smith's Obituary
Grace H. Smith, 87, of Mt. Zion, formerly of Decatur, died Thursday, February 9, 2012 in Heritage Health, Mt. Zion. Ms. Smith was born March 30, 1924, in Nancy, KY, daughter of William J. and Lilly M. (Meece) Matherly. A homemaker, Grace was a member of First Baptist Church Mt. Zion. She married J.K. Kenny Smith May 30, 1942. Surviving are her husband of over 70 years, “J.K.” of Mt. Zion; sons: Darrell (Vicki) Smith of Decatur and Steven (Mary Ann) Smith of Tybee Island, GA; step-son, Larry G. (Nila) Smith of Chapin, SC; granddaughter, Stacey Smith; brothers: Clarence (Bonnie) Matherly and Charles (Barb) Matherly of Decatur; sister, Emma Farr of Decatur; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ms. Smith was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Judy Ann; four brothers and four sisters. The family will receive friends on Sunday February 12, 2012 from 2 to 4 pm in the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Services to celebrate her life will be 10 am Monday, February 13, 2012 in the funeral Home. Entombment will be in Graceland Cemetery Mary Queen of Angels Mausoleum concluding with the 'Flight Home' ceremony. Memorials: Heritage Health, Mt. Zion. The family would like to thank the staff at Heritage Health in Mt. Zion for the wonderful care given to their wife, mother and grandmother.
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