Mildred L. Smith

Mildred L. Smith

Mildred L. Smith, 77, of Dongola, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, at her home. 

She was born on June 23, 1947, the daughter of Andrew Jackson and Ora Marie Pierce Harris. 

She married William Eugene Smith. He preceded her in death on Dec. 12, 1999.

She is survived by her son, Thomas Wayne Smith of Dongola; a daughter, Mary Ellen Golden of Pound, Va.; a grandson, Andrew Claude Golden; a sister, Linda Thurston; numerous nieces and nephews; extended family and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Smith; three brothers, Ray Stevens, Gene Bridges and David Harris; and two sisters, Lois Cavaness and Carolyn Murray.

Mrs. Smith was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Dongola for many years. She worked for Florsheim Shoe Factory and later for Gilster Mary Lee until her retirement. She loved her family and will be dearly missed. 

Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Meisenheimer Mt. Olive Cemetery in Dongola, with the Rev. Victor Duckworth officiating. Interment immediately followed. 

To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. 

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna was in charge of arrangements.

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