Joyce W. Smith Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joyce W. Smith of Canton, Mississippi, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joyce left this world on January 24, 2025 at the age of 98, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Sanders Watkins and Mayola Babb Watkins; and her husband Dudley Smith. She is survived by: her children, Kyra Gordon (Charles) of Madison and Reggie Smith (Donna) of Hammond; her grandchildren, Dawn Russell (Dale) of Madison, Valley Hildebrand (Taylor) of Madison, Kevin Smith (Pam) of Pearl, Brady Smith of Brandon, Haley Lanter (Jon) and Conner Taylor of Hammond, Louisiana.; and her great grandchildren, Ruby Magee, Chase Russell, Pearl Magee, Rhett Russell, Shepherd Hildebrand, Wells, Channing and Jett Lanter.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 377, Canton, Mississippi 39046.
