Dorothy Jean Allen Smith, 92, ran into the arms of Jesus on February 12, 2024 at her daughter Debbie’s house surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy or “Dottie” as she was affectionately called was born on November 28, 1931 to Archie and Katie Furlow Allen in the New Sight community. She was the youngest of ten siblings. Dorothy would attend the county fair with her brother and sister-in-law and would meet the love of her life, Ramsey Smith. They married on April 7, 1950 and she would spoil him for the next 60 years. Dorothy and Ramsey would be blessed with four children; Sandra, Debbie, Pam, and Donnie.
Dorothy loved working in her yard, growing flowers, crocheting, and sewing. She could make the best banana pudding. Most of all she loved being a caretaker for all those she loved. Dorothy loved the Lord, put her faith in Him, and is now in His loving arms. She is a member of New Prospect Baptist Church.
Dorothy is survived by her son Donnie Ramsey Smith and wife Mandy, daughters Debbie Smith Hill, and Pam Smith Case and husband Donald, and son-in-law Rickey Hambach. She was blessed with eleven grandchildren; Angie Hill Kent and husband Chris, Scott Hambach and wife Paige, Mark Hill and wife Dana, Stan Hill and wife Allan, Rick Hambach and wife, Shelly, Donovan Case, Drew Case and wife Lori, Shae Smith and wife Kelly, Raven Smith and wife Brianna, Lucas Burris and wife Sarah, and Kolby Burris and wife Theresa. Dorothy also had seventeen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Preceding her in death was her loving husband Ramsey Smith, daughter Sandra Hambach, son-in-law Barney Hill, and great granddaughter Ramsey Kaye Hill. Her parents, and siblings; Hollis Allen, James Allen, Fred Allen, Nell Furlow, Bernice Allen, Bertha Furlow, Juanita Case, Mary Rushing, and Ellie Roberts.
The celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at New Prospect Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. at the church and followed by the service at 11a.m. Dorothy will be laid to rest beside the love of her life in the New Prospect Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff at Deaconess Hospice for all the love and care you showed to our Mom and MawMaw.
