Stella Louise

Smith

Mrs. Stella Louise Davis Smith, age 89, was born August 6, 1930 in Carlton, AL, the youngest child of the late Matthew Davis and the late Virginia French Davis. She made her heavenly transition April 17, 2018.

She was married to the late John L. Smith for 61 years, and to this union, five children were born.

She confessed Christ at an early age and joined Mount Gilead Baptist Church in Carlton, AL where she was a longstanding and faithful member. She served as secretary, treasurer, Sunday School teacher, sang in the choir, and was a trustee. She willingly served wherever needed. She was a loyal and dedicated member of the Union Missionary Baptist District Association. Her passion was to train and equip young people to serve the Lord and to meet the challenges they would face in their lives.

Mrs. Smith was an educator. She received a bachelor and master's degree from Alabama State University. She retired from the Clarke County Public School System after 29 years in elementary education. She instilled excellent, hard work, faithfulness, and a "you can do it" attitude to those she touched.

Her hobbies included tending to her flower beds, watching culinary shows, reading, and listening to the "Spiritual Time" Radio Ministry.

Left to cherish her memories are her children, Henry (Rita) Smith of Carrollton, TX; Marilyn Smith of Jackson, AL; Vincent (Pamela) Smith of Peterman, AL; Virgil (Christie) Smith of Flower Mound, TX, and Hugh (Nicolette) Smith of Pflugerville, TX; her sister, Della Ludgood; sister-in-law, Hattie Davis; 15 grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a multitude of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Viewing Thursday, April 26, 2018, 1-6pm at Andrews Funeral Home; viewing Friday, April 27, 2018, 1pm until the 2pm service at Mount Gilead Baptist Church in Carlton, Rev. James Campbell, pastor; Rev. Clayton Davis, Sr., eulogist. Following burial in the church cemetery, the family will receive visitors in the fellowship hall of the church.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.