Rayford Smith Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rayford Smith (Wesson, Mississippi), who passed away on September 16, 2020. 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 Rayford Smith to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Nell Brown Smith; his parents, Dougal C. Smith and Julia Nevels Smith; his brother Doyle Smith; his granddaughter Hope Emfinger; and his son-in-law Randy Cummins.
He is survived by: his children, Ray Smith (Julie) of Fayette, MS, Sheila Emfinger (Butch) of Meadville, MS, Lynda Purser (John Wayne) of Meadville, MS and Kay Cummins (James Neal) of Corsicana, TX; his siblings, Joe Smith of Fayette, MS, Christine Warren of Wesson, MS and Helen Fay Keeton of Sieverville, TN.; and his grandchildren, Brad Emfinger, Britney McWilliams, Rachel Brocato, Adam Purser, Emy Roider, Jill Ephlin, Shelley Golden, Jennifer West and Josh Smith. He is also survived by 17 great grandchildren.
