Gertrude Smith Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gertrude Smith (Richton, Mississippi), who passed away on September 9, 2022, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gertrude Smith to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jay Shepherd and Ida Shepherd; her husband Charles Smith; her siblings, L. C. Shepherd, Marie Montford and Minnie Dixon; and her children, Belinda Smith and Jansen Cooley.
She is survived by: her children, Becky Reeder of Leakesville, Debra Busby (Stan) of Lucedale, Neecy Smith of Leakesville and Ricky Shepherd (Margaret) of Citronelle, AL; and her brother John Wayne Shepherd of Lucedale. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.
