Barbara Smith

Barbara J. Smith

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Barbara J. Smith, 80, is set for 5:00 pm Thursday at Memorial Funeral Home with Brad Dillingham officiating. Family and friends gathering will be from 4:30 pm to service time.

Barbara died May 9, 2023 at Methodist Hospital in Germantown, TN. She was born July 6, 1942 in Corinth, MS to the late James Bonnie Roaten and Lee Arlon Coleman Roaten. She retired from Wurlitzer after 30 years and later went to work for the Alcorn Co. Sheriff Dept. for 12 years. She enjoyed cooking, reading, crossword games and she loved her cats.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Betty McKinnis.

She is survived by her daughter, Ginger Mills (Jeff); sisters, Nell Jones and Bonnie Howell; grandchildren, Sawyer Russell (Jessica), Mollie Davis (Derick) and Anderson Mills (Shelby); great-grandchildren, Harlee Turner, Cooper Davis, Mattie Davis and Ella Louise Mills due in August; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialcorinth.com for the Smith family.

Arrangements are under the care of Memorial Funeral Home.