Loretta Smith Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Loretta Smith in Water Valley, Mississippi, born in Batesville, Mississippi, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Loretta left this world on November 23, 2024 at the age of 70, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Loretta Smith to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, JW Hanks and Esther Hanks of Batesville; her husband Thomas Smith; and also Bettye Sue Thornton of Sardis, Mississippi.. She is survived by: her children, Bettye Durham (Saxon) of Bartlett and James "Jamie" Smith (Joyce) of Pontotoc, Mississippi; her grandchildren, Chander Durham, Gabriel Durham of Bartlett, Matthew Smith, Madison Smith of Booneville, Hunter Smith of Coffeeville, Wilbur Rodgers, Tabatha Rodgers and Salena Hollinger of Pontotoc, Mississippi; her brothers, William Hanks (Lelia) of Vicksburg and James Hanks of Courtland, Mississippi.; and also Liam Durham of Cordova, Tennessee..
In lieu of flowers, the family has designated the Junior Auxiliary of Water Valley—Bundles of Love as the benefactor of any memorials.
