Graveside Services for Mrs. Peggy Joyce Case Smith of Brookhaven are 2:30 pm, Saturday, March 5, 2022,
at New Salem Church of Christ with visitation at Riverwood Family from 12:00 until 2:00 pm.
Peggy Joyce Case Smith was born November 29, 1936, in Lincoln County to Bennie Louis Case and Clara Smith Case.
She passed from this life on Thursday, March 3, 2022. She was a resident of Lincoln County.
Peggy married the love of her life, Kelmer R. Smith, Sr. on November 16, 1958. They were married 63 years.
To this union three children were born. Kelmer Ray Smith, Jr., Brenda Lynn Smith and Brigitte Smith.
Peggy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was loved by all who knew her.
Peggy was a talented seamstress, excellent cook and avid reader.
Peggy was a faithful member of the Church of Christ and was a fine example of a Godly Christian woman.
Peggy entertained and fed many preachers and church members through
the years. She was famous for her fried okra and egg custard pies.
Peggy loved the church, and she loved the Lord. Peggy was truly a Proverbs 31 Woman.
Preceding her in death were her parents; grandchild, Baby Moore; sister, Linda C. Hilton; brother-in-laws,
Jackie Lea and Jerry Knotts; sister-in-laws, Bonnie Smith and Lillie Mae Smith; brother, Frank Olsovsky;
nephews, Bill Hilton, Mark Hilton, great nephews, Justin Porter, and Colby Dylan Smith, and great niece, Brittany Watts Pirch.
Those left to cherish her memory are husband, Kelmer R. Smith Sr.; beloved children, Kelmer R. Smith, Jr. (Jackie),
daughters, Brenda Smith Moore (Chad) and Brigitte Smith Allen (Terry); sister, Francille Matassa, brother, Jim Case (Kathy);
grandchildren, Trey Smith, Amanda Smith, Austin Smith (Candace), Chad Davis Moore, Jr., Shelbie Allen and Savanna Allen;
great grandchildren, Makayla Smith and Channing Odom and a host of nieces and nephews. Peggy will be missed by all that loved her and knew her.
A special thanks to Deaconess Hospice special caregivers, David Thames, Dana Hester, Jacie King and Alex Harper.
