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Anna Louise Smith

Services for Mrs. Anna Louise Smith will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at 11:00am,

at Riverwood Family with interment at Hillcrest Church of Christ Cemetery.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening, October 22, 2019, from 5:00-8:00pm also at Riverwood Family.

 

Anna Louise Smith, 80, of Brookhaven, passed from this life on October 20, 2019, at her residence.

She was born in Arkansas on December 15, 1938, to Roy Sexton and Bess Hefly Sexton.

Mrs. Smith worked for many years in sales at J.C. Penney’s along with being a homemaker for her family.

She was a member of Hillcrest Church of Christ.

 

Preceding her in death were her parents, Roy and Bess Sexton; brothers, Benny Sexton and Chas Sexton and one sister-in-law, Gloria Sexton.

She was also preceded in death by an uncle and aunt, Loma and Clara Hefly whom were like parents

to her along with their daughter, Ella Van Gundy who became like a sister to her.

 

Those left to cherish her memory is her husband of 62+ years, John Douglas Smith; daughters, Tracy Catt and husband John W. and Terrie Hall and husband Bradley.

She is also survived by her seven grandchildren, Katie Cole and husband Jason, Ashley Hall, Brooks Hall and wife Summer, Lindsey Hall,

John Douglas Barker, Anna Barker and Mary Hardin Barker; along with great-grandchildren, Axel and Gunner Cole, and Haylie and Grace Cole.

6 comments

  • Comment Link Peggy Waters Wednesday, 30 October 2019 14:26 posted by Peggy Waters

    I loved this lady like a sister. She always had the best heart of anyone I ever met. Lou always made me want to be a better person. We shared a lot of moments that I will cherish as my memories forever. I will miss her very much.

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  • Comment Link Steve Sexton Wednesday, 23 October 2019 21:42 posted by Steve Sexton

    She was a dear lady and the sweetest aunt to me, ever. I enjoyed taking to her when she called every year after recieving our Christmas card. She was so very thoughtful. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your sisters, dad.

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  • Comment Link Barb Dixon Tuesday, 22 October 2019 17:55 posted by Barb Dixon

    Tracy, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you all as you go through this terrible time.

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  • Comment Link Sis. KarenMcNulty Tuesday, 22 October 2019 16:19 posted by Sis. KarenMcNulty

    MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.

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  • Comment Link Brenda F Tuesday, 22 October 2019 14:50 posted by Brenda F

    Mr. John and family,
    My heart breaks to hear of Mrs. Lou's passing.. It was an honor to get to know her and she had such a sweet personality about her... I will always remember that she would forget my name. She would call me Brigette, Barbara, Brenda.. She would say, I don't know how I can't remember you name... I told her that was ok and I loved her anyway.. May God wrap his loving arms and around yall and give you peace...
    Brenda@Dr Calcote's

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  • Comment Link Lavern Hardin Tuesday, 22 October 2019 13:43 posted by Lavern Hardin

    Terrie and Tracy, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I loved your momma! Special lady!

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